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Cornell study examines trade-off between critical metals requirement and transportation decarbonization

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—Fengqi You, senior author Currently, critical metals and minerals are centralized in politically unstable Chile, Congo, Indonesia, Brazil, Argentina and South Africa, according to the World Bank. “Recycling w/2nd” denotes retired batteries reused as ESSs before recycling. The research was supported by the National Science Foundation.

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Neo Lithium engages Worley to complete feasibility study of 3Q project

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Neo Lithium has engaged Worley to complete a comprehensive DFS on its flagship, high-grade lithium brine project, 3Q, in Catamarca, Argentina. Worley is a leading global engineering firm and has been involved in all aspects of lithium brine operations which will be invaluable in executing our DFS. Li carbonate proven.

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Queen’s University Belfast researchers synthesize “porous liquid”; applications in more efficient chemical processes

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Scientists at Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK, have synthesized a porous liquid with the potential for application in a wide range of new, more efficient and greener chemical processes including carbon capture. —Professor Stuart James of Queen’s School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

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The interesting thing is before electric cars were popular, no one in the auto industry or mainstream media even questioned where petrol or the metals used in engines are coming from. Thier technical development unit has examined how the carbon footprint of electric cars in compares with that of internal combustion engines.

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

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These cars and trucks have internal combustion engines that are extremely inefficient. Lithium is a metal that is mined in the deserts of Australia, China, Argentina, and Chile. Once the oil has been refined, it is transported to fuel stations in diesel trucks creating even more pollution. We have the technology to do this now.

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Are biofuels the answer for green cars? The Green Piece

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It predicts 35 per cent growth in the US; 30 per cent growth in Brazil; and substantial increases in areas including the Asia-Pacific region, France, Germany and Argentina. Generally, any alternative energy form that can help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and limit our reliance on fossil fuels is well-received.

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Ford will use module-less LFP batteries from CATL

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As Ford creates a new EV supply chain that upholds its commitments to sustainability and human rights, the company continues to plan for more than half its global production to be EVs by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality globally no later than 2050. Driving to the 600,000 EV run rate by late 2023.

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