June 1, 2022 Managem to supply Renault with cobalt for EV batteries Under this seven-year supply deal, Managem will supply Renault with 5,000 tonnes of cobalt sulfate annually starting from 2025.
June 1, 2022 Race for cheaper EVs may face years-long setback on metal costs A surge in battery metal prices means it could take several years longer for electric vehicles to become as affordable as conventional cars, according to BloombergNEF.
June 1, 2022 VW CEO says Tesla moves at double speed in changing industry VW’s efforts to make changes are often held up by a convoluted governance structure.
June 1, 2022 US needs to take urgent steps to prevent getting ‘shut out’ from critical minerals, says researcher President Joe Biden authorized the Defense Production Act to increase battery metals production and reduce the country’s reliance on China and Russia.
May 31, 2022 India’s top e-recycler to spend $1bn on expansions as EVs take off Attero is seeking to recycle over 300,000 metric tons of lithium-ion battery waste annually by 2027.
May 31, 2022 UK EV battery hopeful plans $253 million pilot plant Britishvolt says it’s close to announcing another major investor for what is planned to be one of the UK’s biggest EV battery plants.
May 31, 2022 Reopening bets spur market-leading rally in China lithium stocks Goldman expects “sharp correction” for lithium price.
May 31, 2022 Eramet plans more lithium plants in South America The French miner also eyes expansions into Chile and Bolivia as it shift towards metals needed for EVs and the green energy transition.
May 30, 2022 Global automakers face electric shock in China If global automakers think they can extend their dominance in China into the electric era, they may be in for a shock.
May 30, 2022 EVs vs. gas vehicles: What are cars made out of? This infographic compares the minerals used in a typical electric car with a conventional gas car.
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