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Syrah Resources completes BFS for expansion of US anode material production

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Vidalia vertically integrated with Balama presents a unique value proposition: scale; independence and localization with USA battery production; critical mineral security; and ESG auditability back to the graphite source. —Shaun Verner, Syrah Managing Director and CEO.

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Roskill forecasts demand for neodymium for magnets to result in supply deficit; substitutions by 2021

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However, Roskill also projects that, driven by rapidly increasing demand for neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets (used in traction motors among other applications), neodymium will fall into deficit in 2016, although demand will initially be met by the drawdown of stocks. Global NEV production could rise by 3.5-4.0

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BMW Group enters long-term €2B supply contract with Northvolt for battery cells from Europe

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The BMW Group will also source cells manufactured in Europe from the Chinese manufacturer CATL from the plant currently under construction in Erfurt, Germany. The BMW Group recognised Northvolt’s potential and expertise early: In mid-2018, the BMW Group entered a cooperation to develop battery cells with the company formed in 2016.

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BAIC BJEV in strategic cooperation with Dresden University of Technology for lightweighting technology

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BAIC BJEV has been building its global R&D network in its core areas, i.e. electric and smart technologies, by establishing oversea R&D centers in Silicon Valley, USA; Aachen, Germany; Detroit, USA; and Barcelona, Spain. The first production car model based on the platform will be unveiled at Auto China 2016 in April.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans launches new Vito in China; unveiling electric van of future this week

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This is another milestone of our ‘Mercedes-Benz Vans goes global’ growth strategy. In the first half of 2016, Vito and V-Class continued to be the strongest sales drivers. The introduction in China completes its global launch. t, plus 41%). Alongside the Sprinter, the Vito is now Mercedes-Benz Vans’ second “world van”.

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Roland Berger: China is the frontrunner in e-mobility subsidies; sales of xEVs double in Q1

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billion) available in the period to 2016, and is the global frontrunner in e-mobility subsidies by far, according to the Q1 2015 E-Mobility Index published by consultancy Roland Berger. In terms of battery cell production, the global distribution of national value added remains largely the same as in the previously examined period.

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JATO: Tesla most popular global electric vehicle brand between January and September 2017; EV sales accelerating

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If EVs become a realistic mainstream choice, a likely contributing factor will be the emphasis the Chinese market has placed on electric vehicle technology, JATO noted. As a result of this focus, Chinese manufacturers have prioritized the development and innovation of domestically produced electric vehicles. Earlier post.).

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