October 24, 2022 Metal-CO2 batteries closer to becoming a thing There is now an innovative way to overcome the energy efficiency issues that so far have plagued metal-carbon dioxide batteries.
October 23, 2022 Chilean mines’ demand for clean energy solutions could be met by local businesses – report Such demand could be met by local companies as long as they ramp up the production of green fuels and their manufacturing capabilities when it comes to electrifying mining fleets.
October 21, 2022 Rio Tinto seeks pitches from bankers for lithium deals in battery metal foray Rio Tinto is the only one of the world’s biggest diversified miners looking to start mining lithium.
October 21, 2022 Lithium-oxygen batteries one step closer to moving out of the lab A recent development may provide clues for engineering Mn-based materials with a defined crystal facet for high-performance Li-O2 batteries.
October 20, 2022 Allkem’s quarterly revenue falls about 12% as output drops Allkem had in August flagged labour and equipment shortages in Western Australia which forced the company to cut its fiscal 2023 production forecast.
October 20, 2022 Tesla drops as Musk says demand ‘a little harder’ to come by Tesla stock has dropped 37% this year.
October 19, 2022 Tesla confirms plans to build lithium refinery in Texas Tesla is moving forward in a bid to gain more control over the supply chain for electric vehicle batteries.
October 19, 2022 Albemarle to stay in Europe if lithium declared hazardous by EU, CEO says The European Commission is weighing a proposal by the European Chemicals Agency that would classify lithium carbonate, chloride and hydroxide as dangerous for human health.
October 19, 2022 Cirba Solutions gets $75 million in DOE funding to expand Li-ion battery recycling facility in Ohio The Biden administration is awarding $2.8 billion in grants to boost US production of electric vehicle batteries and the minerals used to build them.
October 19, 2022 Automakers need more time to meet US minerals requirements for EVs – execs New restrictions on battery sourcing and critical minerals, along with price caps and income caps, take effect on Jan. 1.
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