Argentina, Climate and Production

Study calls for reduction in car ownership, battery size and vehicle dependency to limit environmental impact of surging lithium demand

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2023

The authors examined four cases of lithium mining: Argentina, Chile, the United States, and Portugal. The massive uptick in demand is already producing supply bottlenecks for EV production, slowing EV uptake, calling into question their affordability, and stoking geopolitical tension as nations compete for access to lithium deposits.

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Global biofuels production up 17% in 2010 to hit all-time high of 105 billion liters

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2011

World ethanol and biodiesel production, 1975-2010. Global production of biofuels increased 17% in 2010 to reach an all-time high of 105 billion liters (28 billion gallons US), up from 90 billion liters (24 billion gallons US) in 2009. —Alexander Ochs, Director of Worldwatch’s Climate and Energy Program.

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Conservation group opposing Thacker Pass lithium mine seeks endangered status for Kings River pyrg (snail)

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Lithium Americas is focused on advancing the Cauchari-Olaroz and Pastos Grandes projects in Argentina and the Thacker Pass project in Nevada. Kings River pyrg ( Pyrgulopsis imperialis ) on substrate pebble (Photo: Lynne Buckner). Thacker Pass is the largest known lithium resource in the United States. Earlier post.). Thacker Pass. Background.

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US, China, and G-20 agree to work to global phase down of HFCs

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

The US reached separate agreements with the G-20 and with China to address the rapid growth in the use and release of climate-damaging hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Left unabated, HFC emissions could grow to nearly 20% of carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, a serious climate mitigation concern.

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Toyota Tsusho to acquire 15% stake in lithium miner Orocobre for US$232 million

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2018

Toyota Tsusho and Orocobre have been long-term partners in the development of the Salar de Olaroz Lithium Facility in Jujuy Province in northern Argentina, a lithium brine project, which was brought into successful production in 2014. The measured and indicated resource of 6.4

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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

million units—a 10% drop from 2013; with politics impairing Argentina and Venezuela, and the economic climate weighing down markets like Brazil, Chile and Peru, where it may take a few years for demand to recover to previous highs. Uncertainty lingers over Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Venezuela for 2015. million units.

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Toyota digs for Lithium

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 20, 2010

Toyota Tsusho Corp, a trading house and key Toyota supplier that Toyota owns 22 percent of, just announced that it would be jointly developing a new lithium project in Argentina with the Australian-listed Orocobre Ltd. “Toyota is taking a step on its own to secure the materials it needs to ensure stable production.&#.

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Toyota Argentina Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion

Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

Plug In India

MARCH 15, 2023

By focusing on localizing the midstream processing of lithium and partnering with Australia, Chile, and Argentina, India can build an alternate supply chain for herself. That is unfortunately the reality of the world where social media nonsense takes precedence over scientific research. [2] References Diamond Mine shown as Lithium Mines!

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DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

LNG as fuel eliminates SO x emissions, significantly reduces NO x and particulate matter, and also reduces GHG emissions—although not to the levels that would be required for addressing climate change. Biofuels derived from waste have many benefits, but securing the necessary production volume is a challenge.

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

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2013

In contrast to arguments that peak conventional oil production is imminent due to physical resource scarcity, a team from Stanford University and UC Santa Cruz has examined the alternative possibility of reduced oil use due to improved efficiency and oil substitution. From the perspective of oil scarcity, the eventual winner is immaterial.

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Study Concludes That Land Set-Asides Can Be Better Climate Investment Than Corn Ethanol

Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2009

The researchers from DUke University, Texas A&M University and Universidad Nacional de San Luis om Argentina suggested that conversion of CRP lands or other set-aside programs to corn ethanol production should not be encouraged through greenhouse gas policies. Set-asides can be better climate investment than corn ethanol.

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PwC analysis finds meeting 2 C warming target would require “unprecedented and sustained” reductions over four decades

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

—Leo Johnson, Partner, Sustainability and Climate Change, PwC. Emerging markets’ previous trends on carbon emissions reductions linked to growth and productivity have stalled, and their total emissions grew by 7.4%. Resilience will become a watch word in the boardroom—to policy responses as well as to the climate.

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Are biofuels the answer for green cars? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

OCTOBER 13, 2009

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. Aren’t biofuels climate friendly? There are concerns too about soil erosion and deforestation. Where do environmentalists stand? So do biofuels have a role to play?

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China’s new energy buses are re-exported to Europe

Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Per Thorsell, CEO of Bergkvarabuss, said: “As one of the largest bus companies in Sweden, it is vital that we participate and lead the entire transport industry, and the development of electrified public transport is one of the key steps in tackling climate change and achieving green development. Entering the European market again!

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Study calls for reduction in car ownership, battery size and vehicle dependency to limit environmental impact of surging lithium demand

Global biofuels production up 17% in 2010 to hit all-time high of 105 billion liters

Conservation group opposing Thacker Pass lithium mine seeks endangered status for Kings River pyrg (snail)

US, China, and G-20 agree to work to global phase down of HFCs

Toyota Tsusho to acquire 15% stake in lithium miner Orocobre for US$232 million

IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

Toyota digs for Lithium

Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

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

Study Concludes That Land Set-Asides Can Be Better Climate Investment Than Corn Ethanol

PwC analysis finds meeting 2 C warming target would require “unprecedented and sustained” reductions over four decades

Are biofuels the answer for green cars? The Green Piece

China’s new energy buses are re-exported to Europe

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