Looking for lithium-bearing pegmatites
The commercial importance of lithium is ever-growing, and its production is globally dominated by lithium-cesium-tantalum (LCT) pegmatites. These are spectacular rocks featuring impressive ultra-coarse textures, but they are very elusive due to a com.....»»
Scientists develop functional micro-arrays for efficient lithium metal anode interface
Lithium (Li) metal anodes, with the highest specific capacity (3,860 mAh g-1) and the lowest redox potential (-3.04 V vs. standard hydrogen electrode), are considered a potential alternative for the next generation high-energy-density lithium batteri.....»»
Saturday Citations: Lead, microplastics and coal on our filthy planet—plus, faster-charging lithium-ion batteries
This week, we reported on new developments in lithium-ion batteries, and a real industrial pollution hat trick with stories on coal, lead and microplastics......»»
Northvolt develops cobalt-free battery cell that could power future EVs
Northvolt says the sodium-ion cell has a “best-in-class” energy density of more than 160 watt-hours per kilogram, and is made without any lithium, nickel, cobalt or graphite......»»
Stellantis, CATL plan Europe factory for low-cost EV batteries
Stellantis and CATL are finalizing plans for a plant in Europe to produce low-cost lithium-iron-phosphate EV batteries......»»
Looking for lithium-bearing pegmatites
The commercial importance of lithium is ever-growing, and its production is globally dominated by lithium-cesium-tantalum (LCT) pegmatites. These are spectacular rocks featuring impressive ultra-coarse textures, but they are very elusive due to a com.....»»
AI-powered crab gender identification: Revolutionizing fishery management and conservation
When winter comes to Japan, fishermen in the northern regions set out to capture one of the most anticipated seasonal delicacies: the horsehair crab. Known locally as "kegani" and bearing the scientific name Erimacrus isenbeckii, this species of crus.....»»
EV battery maker plans $165 million North Carolina plant in 2026
The battery manufacturing operation, backed by Forge Nano and a variety of unnamed investors, plans to make lithium-ion cells for use in defense, aerospace and specialty electric vehicle markets......»»
A lithium mine for EV batteries is coming to Arkansas, says Exxon
With EV incentives tied to domestic battery content, US lithium mines are needed. Enlarge / These are piles of lithium harvested in Bolivia; Exxon's site in Arkansas will look almost entirely unlike this as it will use direct li.....»»
Exxon to start lithium production for EVs in the U.S. by 2027
Exxon to start lithium production for EVs in the US by 2027 as oil majors are investing in the EV sector as governments in the United States and Europe set programs to promote wider use of electric vehicles......»»
Portugal"s Barroso lithium mine project faces villagers" ire
The Barroso project could become the largest lithium mine in Europe. Locals aren't happy about it......»»
How China left the world far behind in the EV battery race
China's dominance in the battery market is explained in a new book that highlights how German automakers failed to invest early in a crucial technology – lithium ion batteries......»»
Gotion inks real estate deal for Illinois plant, but hurdles remain
Project will benefit from provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act and other rules the U.S. has promulgated to incentivize local lithium battery production, Gotion said in a statement......»»
Gotion inks real estate deal for Illinois plant but hurdles remain
Project will benefit from provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act and other rules the U.S. has promulgated to incentivize local lithium battery production, Gotion said in a statement......»»
Here"s why farmers are bearing the brunt of big food companies" decarbonization efforts
More than a third of the global greenhouse gas emissions resulting from human activity can be attributed to the way we produce, process and package food. So it comes as no surprise that many large companies involved in food production and retailing a.....»»
Nevada lithium mine leads to "green colonialism" accusations
The rush to mine lithium for car batteries is dividing environmental and native American communities......»»
Toyota EV battery deal calls for LG Energy to invest $3B in Michigan
The two companies signed a supply agreement for lithium-ion battery modules for use in Toyota's U.S. assembled EVs......»»
Toyota and LG Energy sign battery supply agreement to power EVs
Toyota Motor and LG Energy Solution signed a supply agreement for lithium-ion battery modules for use in the Japanese automaker's battery electric vehicles that will be assembled in the U.S., the companies said on Wednesday. LG Energy Solution wil.....»»
Ford pauses work on $3.5 billion battery factory in Michigan
The site was going to make lithium iron phosphate cells for electric vehicles. Enlarge / Ted Miller, manager of Ford Battery Cell Research and Advanced Engineering, holds a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery during a presentati.....»»
Albemarle: Lithium extraction for EV batteries will expand in North America
Innovation and collaboration are the keys to scaling the lithium supply chain in North America, said Eric Norris, president of energy storage at Albemarle Corp......»»
Why this lithium discovery matters to the U.S. auto industry
If this discovery on the Nevada-Oregon border is validated, U.S. investment in EVs will no longer be so fraught with national security concerns......»»