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Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Rincon lithium project for $825M

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2022

Rio Tinto has completed the acquisition of the Rincon lithium project in Argentina for $825 million, following approval from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). We will be working with local communities, the Province of Salta and the Government of Argentina as we develop this project to the highest ESG standards.

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BMW Group to source lithium from Livent

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2021

Now, the company is broadening its supplier base and additionally sourcing lithium from Argentina, where the raw material is obtained from brine from salt lakes. Livent employs an innovative method that emphasizes sustainable water use and minimizes the impact on local ecosystems and communities.

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Satellite view of Silver Peak lithium mine

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2023

Brine operations, mostly in Chile and Argentina, generate about 75% of worldwide production. Color variations in the ponds are due to varying concentrations of lithium in the water; lighter blue ponds have higher concentrations of lithium. The mine pumps brine to the surface and shunts it into a series of shallow evaporation ponds.

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Nissan Frontier Sentinel pickup concept unveiled in São Paulo; two LEAF battery packs

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Frontier Sentinel also stands out for its snorkel, which lets it navigate deep-water crossings, and a special lighting system on top of the windshield. The new Nissan LEAF is now available through a pre-sale program in Brazil, Chile and Colombia. Argentina will join the program in 2019. 100% electric.

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Nissan Concept Colombia Batteries

Researchers Say Perennial Grain Crops Could Be Available in Two Decades, Call for Policy Commitment Similar to That Supporting Biofuels

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2010

Perennial grain crops—which would grow with less fertilizer, herbicide, fuel, and erosion than grains planted annually—could be available in two decades, according to researchers writing in the 25 June issue of the journal Science.

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GM leaps ahead in lithium mining race, secures next-gen extraction deal

Teslarati

APRIL 11, 2023

Currently, most lithium extraction is based on the simple and relatively effective “pond evaporation” extraction method, which only requires an extractor to pump out brine, let the water evaporate, and then process the remainder to create pure lithium. What do you think of the article? Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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Study reports non-US global shale gas recoverable resources of 5,760 Tcf; global shale gas boosts total recoverable natural gas resources by 40%

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2011

Initial assessments of 48 shale gas basins containing almost 70 shale gas formations in 32 countries suggest that shale gas resources, which have recently provided a major boost to US natural gas production, are also available in other world regions. The US is second, with 862 Tcf, followed by Argentina with 774 Tcf and Mexico with 681 Tcf.

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Gas Global Argentina United States

Stanford, UC Santa Cruz study explores ramifications of demand-driven peak to conventional oil

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2013

Thus, in scenarios where availability of conventional hydrocarbon supply is a concern, our model is more likely to overestimate demand than to underestimate it. This highlights the need for policies to direct the transition toward lower-emission substitutes for conventional oil, as is already happening in countries such as Argentina.

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Gevo transitioning Luverne plant to produce both isobutanol and ethanol; “side-by-side” configuration

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2014

Gevo expects benefits of this integrated production configuration to include: Producing ethanol improves Luverne’s operating environment for the optimization of isobutanol production by creating a continuous, stable mash flow and consistent recycle of water back to the fermenters. the “side-by-side” model. Other recent highlights.

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Nature editorial: environmental and human costs of Li-ion technology must be addressed quickly

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2021

Extracting the raw materials, mainly lithium and cobalt, requires large quantities of energy and water. There is also a risk that battery production will stall because there isn’t enough recycled material available. But this increase is not itself cost-free … Lithium-ion technology has downsides—for people and the planet.

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Li-ion Cost Of Lithium Ion South Korea

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country and the increasing number of electric vehicles available in New Zealand, we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. So, how much lithium is available globally, and will this become an issue?

Environment

Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country and the increasing number of electric vehicles available in New Zealand, we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. So, how much lithium is available globally, and will this become an issue?

Environment

Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles

Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 6, 2023

The majority of lithium reserves are found in countries like Australia, Chile, and Argentina. However, mining lithium raises environmental concerns such as water scarcity and pollution. Extracting nickel can have significant energy and water requirements, leading to potential environmental degradation.

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California Goes To Hell In A Handbasket But Greenius Says AB 811 is Our Route To Green Heaven

Creative Greenius

JULY 25, 2009

I had ventured forth from the calm, cooling breezes of my mellow beach community because the treasure map I had recently discovered showed that over $600 million was available inside that building. And damned if California isn’t going to score like a horny Republican Governor on Viagra in Argentina. Imagine that.

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Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Rincon lithium project for $825M

BMW Group to source lithium from Livent

Satellite view of Silver Peak lithium mine

Nissan Frontier Sentinel pickup concept unveiled in São Paulo; two LEAF battery packs

Researchers Say Perennial Grain Crops Could Be Available in Two Decades, Call for Policy Commitment Similar to That Supporting Biofuels

GM leaps ahead in lithium mining race, secures next-gen extraction deal

Study reports non-US global shale gas recoverable resources of 5,760 Tcf; global shale gas boosts total recoverable natural gas resources by 40%

Stanford, UC Santa Cruz study explores ramifications of demand-driven peak to conventional oil

Gevo transitioning Luverne plant to produce both isobutanol and ethanol; “side-by-side” configuration

Nature editorial: environmental and human costs of Li-ion technology must be addressed quickly

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

California Goes To Hell In A Handbasket But Greenius Says AB 811 is Our Route To Green Heaven

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