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Portuguese company eyes two lithium refineries in Iberia by 2030 – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Lifthium is planning to source the raw materials from different regions around the world, including South America. The refineries are set to be built in locations where Bondalti already has sites, Braga said, adding the lithium hydroxide it plans to produce would be enough to power batteries for one million electric vehicles per year.

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Eramine Sudamerica joins Argentine lithium race with Salta plant – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Over half the world’s known lithium resources are in South America. Download ETAuto App Get Realtime updates Save your favourite articles Scan to download App The post Eramine Sudamerica joins Argentine lithium race with Salta plant – ET Auto appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Honda presents ‘Honda 0 Series’ EV concept models, new ‘H’ mark for EVs at CES 2024 – ET Auto

Baua Electric

In 2026, Honda will begin introducing the first model of the Honda 0 Series globally, starting from North America, then to Japan, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East and South America. The new H mark: The current “H mark” has a long history, dating back to 1981 when it was renewed from the previous version.

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India, US working on tech to process critical minerals – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Following the fourth MSP Principals’ Meeting in London in October, the first for India as a member nation, New Delhi has identified four blocks in Africa and South America that hold special interest for the country’s needs.

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Another Tesla price cut possible thanks to plummeting lithium prices

Teslarati

South America, which is by far the most lithium-dense continent on the planet, has seen its lithium extraction capabilities grow, particularly in Chile, where countless new projects are looking to capitalize on the massive amount of surface brine that can easily be converted into solid lithium. What do you think of the article?

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Tesla considers acquiring Sigma Lithium

Teslarati

Sigma Lithium is one of the largest lithium extractors in South America, thanks in large part to what the company calls “the largest hard rock lithium deposit in the Americas.” ” Located in the South Eastern State of Minas Genrias, the massive mining operation has been in operation since 2018.

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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

Plug In India

Team PluginIndia The Lithium mining FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) created by some paid media organizations and random YouTube channels is so bad, that many people read headlines of such articles and assume that Lithium mining is the worst thing in the world and is worse than extracting and refining 10,000 liters of oil used by an average ICE car.

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