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.

Argentina 195

Argentina Water Carbon Low Cost 195

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2023

Higher EV penetration reduces GHG emissions from fuel use regardless of the transportation energy transition, while those from fuel production are more sensitive to energy-sector decarbonization and could reach nearly “net zero” by 2040. —Zhang et al. (a) a) Annual demand and recycling potential with or without a second use.

Transportation 418

Transportation South Africa Lithium Sulfur Congo 418

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2022

Livent supplies lithium to many of the world’s premier electric vehicle brands and battery makers. Livent has one of the broadest lithium product portfolios in the industry, powering demand for green energy, modern mobility, the mobile economy, and specialized innovations, including light alloys and lubricants.

Argentina 199

Argentina Batteries Battery United States 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2023

Some level of mining is necessary to build out zero-emission energy systems, the report concedes, but notes that the volume of extraction is not a given. The authors examined four cases of lithium mining: Argentina, Chile, the United States, and Portugal. This boom in demand would be met by the expansion of mining. Riofrancos et al.

Batteries 397

Batteries Battery Vehicles Cars 397

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2023

Direct sourcing critical EV raw materials and components from suppliers in North America and free-trade-agreement countries helps make our supply chain more secure, helps us manage cell costs, and creates jobs. This relationship underscores our commitment to develop a sustainable domestic lithium supply chain for electric vehicles.

America 259

America GM North America Tennessee 259

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Australia’s Department of Industry, Science and Resources released the December 2022 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly (REQ). This will make lithium Australia’s sixth-largest resource and energy commodity export. This rapid growth is forecast to be met by gains in output by Australia, Chile and Argentina.

Australia 281

Australia South Korea Chile Argentina 281

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Rio Tinto is exploring new, sustainable ways to extract battery materials for the energy transition. We are seeing strong interest in the market for a North American supply of spodumene concentrate to support production of lithium batteries.

Serbia 199

Serbia Li-ion Argentina Lithium Ion 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Increased global demand for biofuels is being driven by the need to access sustainable sources of energy to help achieve global greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. Nuseed is currently increasing commercial production in Argentina and planning expansion programs in South America and the United States.

Carbon 170

Carbon Market North America South America 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2020

The commission will comprise 14 members appointed by a combination of the California Energy Commission, other state agencies, Assembly Speaker, and Senate Committee on Rules. It will also consult, if feasible, with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Energy in performing these tasks.

California 345

California Chile Argentina United States 345

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2013

has begun operations of its new bioethanol plant in Alejandro Roca in the central Córdoba province of Argentina. The corn ethanol plant, which uses technology from Vogelbusch Biocommodities, has a nameplate capacity of 420,000 liters (111,000 gallons US) per day, making it the largest of its kind in Argentina. Promaíz S.A.

Argentina 239

Argentina Austria 2013 Water 239

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2018

China is stepping up its pursuit of control of the lithium supply chain, underpinned by the rapid growth of its lithium-ion battery industry building on agressive policy surrounding electric vehicle sales, according to metals and mining consultancy Roskill.

Chinese 150

Chinese Lithium Ion Argentina Los Angeles 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Of the many applications for lithium batteries, electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage solutions (ESS) stand out as by far the largest and fastest growing sectors, driven by the world-wide shift from traditional fossil-fueled vehicles towards cleaner forms of transport and energy use. ppm Li (0.0018%).

International 170

International Industrial Industry Global 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2011

Eaton Corporation has signed a long-term agreement to design and supply Argentine bus manufacturer Tecnología Avanzada en Transporte S. with a hybrid electric power system for use in buses in Argentina and throughout South America. TATSA), a company wholly owned by Consorcio Metropolitano de Transporte S.A.,

Eaton 186

Eaton Ecuador Uruguay Manufacturer 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Total (operator, 37.5%) has made the final investment decision to develop the Vega Pleyade gas and condensate field offshore Tierra del Fuego, Argentina in the Southern Atlantic. Present in Argentina since 1978, Total, through its affiliate Total Austral, operates 30% of that country’s gas production.

Argentina 199

Argentina Gas Oil 2005 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2022

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. BHP: For nickel supply from BHP’s Nickel West operations in Australia.

Ford 221

Ford North America F-150 Batteries 221

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2023

of global greenhouse gas emissions, or about as much carbon as the country of Argentina produces annually, according to the International Energy Agency. They explored how much energy this deep neural network would consume if it were processing many high-resolution inputs from many cameras with high frame rates, simultaneously.

MIT 218

MIT Emissions Carbon Global 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2011

High oil prices, a global economic rebound, and new laws and mandates in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, and the United States, among other countries, are all factors behind the surge in production, according to research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute’s Climate and Energy Program for the website Vital Signs Online.

2010 256

2010 Brazil Global Argentina 256

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2017

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule setting the minimum amount of renewable fuels that must be supplied to the market in calendar year 2018 under the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) program. Increased fuel security is an important component of the path toward American energy dominance. billion gallons.

2018 150

2018 EPA Renewable 2017 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Most of the world’s lithium comes from Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Australia and China, but American resources being developed by new entrants into this market have set up the state of Nevada to become the key venue and proving ground for game-changing trade in this everyday mineral. Albemarle Corp.

Nevada 150

Nevada Market Bolivia Chile 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2013

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released a new report that estimates that shale oil and shale gas resources in the United States and in 137 shale formations in 41 other countries represent 10% of the world’s crude oil and 32% of the world’s natural gas technically recoverable resources—i.e., Source: US EIA.

Oil 281

Oil Algeria United States Argentina 281

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2016

One major milestone of the past year includes the EV versions of the new smart fortwo, smart cabrio and smart forfour (Electric energy consumption: 13.1 – 12.9 EV versions of the smart fortwo, smart cabrio and smart forfour (Electric energy consumption: 13.1 – 12.9 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km). Earlier post.)

2016 218

2016 Nissan South Africa Infinity 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2012

Although Pakistan also has a large fleet of NGVs, its market has been volatile as the government looks to reduce strains on the country’s NG supplies, according to the report. This market is also home to two of the largest NGV markets in the world: Argentina and Brazil (combined, they account for 25% of total NGVs. As governments look.

2019 311

2019 Light Gas Global 311

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

The production of the prototype will enable suitability testing to be carried out, looking specifically at the utilization of electrical energy for the transportation of goods and passengers. The vehicle is also equipped with an energy recovery system, enabling the vehicle to recharge its batteries under braking conditions.

Brazil 199

Brazil Paraguay Argentina Sodium 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Despite a number of key issues such as land use and competition for feedstocks supplies for traditional food and feed uses, global use of biofuels is excepted to more than double from 2009 to 2015, according to a new global analysis released by Hart Energy Publishing’s Global Biofuels Center (GBC). billion gallons). billion gallons).

2015 186

2015 Global Brazil Malaysia 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2016

Battery experts note that although different battery chemistries exist, the energy density of lithium is far superior to other chemistries. Orocobre Limited is commissioning their Olaroz project in Argentina, and is currently at 68% of its 17,500 TPA full capacity. It aims to be at capacity in September.

Price 150

Price Nevada 2016 Grid 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2013

Adam Brandt and his colleagues used historical relationships to project future demand for (a) transport services; (b) all liquid fuels; and (c) substitution with alternative energy carriers, including electricity. A) Demand for transport energy, including liquid fuels (dark tone) and non-liquid fuels (light tone). (B) Click to enlarge.

Oil 207

Oil Oil-Sands Fuel Economy Transportation 207

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2011

MIT and the IEA both have newly released reports exploring the potential for and impact of a major expansion in global usage of natural gas, given the current re-evaluation of global supplies. I.e., on an energy basis at the point of use, the CO 2. Earlier post.) MIT: leaning toward conversion for light-duty vehicles. Source: MIT.

MIT 299

MIT Gas Transportation Future 299

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2016

Driven by the rise of battery gigafactories and game-changing Powerwall and energy storage businesses, the world now finds itself at the beginning of a lithium super cycle that is all about securing new supply, much of which is poised to come from lithium superstar Argentina. Remember—this is one man, one company.

Argentina 150

Argentina Price Chile Nevada 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2022

By Brent Wilson, CEO of Galvanic Energy. Even Tesla, despite its substantial efforts to hold the line on affordability, has suffered from the effects of war, supply chain disruptions and the rising costs of raw materials. Building a domestic supply chain isn’t just a priority for manufacturers.

Industrial 343

Industrial Industry Bolivia Chile 343

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

World petroleum and other liquid fuels consumption will increase 38% by 2040, spurred by increased demand in the developing Asia and Middle East, according to the Reference Case projections in International Energy Outlook 2014 ( IEO2014 ), released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). oil shale), and refinery gain.

Asia 341

Asia Transportation Oil-Sands Oil Prices 341

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2018

Shortage of future lithium supply and the uneven distribution of current lithium resources. the geographic distribution of land-based lithium resources is uneven, with more than 98% of the total reserves concentrated in Chile, Argentina, China, and Australia. Yang et al. —Yang et al. Yang et al. 2018.07.006.

Solar 305

Solar Lithium Ion Power Powered 305

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

In-service trials of the vehicle will then begin in Q1 2020 by Brazilian commercial vehicle manufacturer, Agrale, which will launch the electric bus first in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2021. To charge the vehicle, the operator simply needs access to a standard three-phase supply, which will fully charge the vehicle in around five hours.

Motor 207

Motor Motors Motoring Argentina 207

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

The International Energy Agency, for example, now considers 4°C and 6°C scenarios as well as 2°C in their latest analysis. The risk to business is that it faces more unpredictable and extreme weather, and disruptions to market and supply chains. —PwC report. a year, from now to 2050.

Climate Change 261

Climate Change Climate Saudi Arabia Economy 261

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In 2017, Australia, Chile, and Argentina produced 91% of all lithium while the rest of the world supplied the remaining 9%. Clean Energy Manufacturing Analysis Center, “Are there enough materials to cover li-ion batteries?”. The Democratic Republic of Congo produced 59% of the world’s cobalt.

Chile 281

Chile Argentina Australia 2017 281

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2022

Op-ed by Brent Wilson, CEO of Galvanic Energy. As reported by Barron’s last month, the firm released an analysis of China’s stranglehold on the industry that supplies lithium-ion batteries for millions of electric vehicles around the world. The game must be over if Brazil and Argentina have jumped ship.

Saudi Arabia 284

Saudi Arabia Argentina North Carolina Brazil 284

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

First announced in June 2022, the MSP is a new multilateral initiative to bolster critical mineral supply chains essential for the clean energy transition. Additional minerals-rich countries in attendance included Argentina, Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zambia.

Namibia 210

Namibia Zambia Tanzania Mozambique 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2021

Li-ion batteries currently are the indispensable enabling technology for electric vehicles and the electric grid, the latter due to the need to store energy from renewable sources. Extracting the raw materials, mainly lithium and cobalt, requires large quantities of energy and water.

Li-ion 199

Li-ion Cost Of Lithium Ion South Korea 199