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2 Teslas, the Pan-American Highway, and an extreme adventure

Teslarati

Driving an electric vehicle down the Pan-American Highway is no easy feat but a team in two Teslas is doing just that. The team is taking two Teslas down the Pan-American Highway, the world’s longest motorable road. “We slept in off-the-grid cabins with solar power (so no charging!), Credit: Electric Americas.

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Opinon: Lithium Market Set To Explode; All Eyes Are On Nevada

Green Car Congress

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.

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Opinion: Why Lithium Will See Another Price Spike This Fall

Green Car Congress

There is no doubt as to the push that Tesla has given the current automotive transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Since 2014, when Tesla first announced the Gigafactory with Panasonic, other manufacturers have begun to take notice and take action. Electrical Grid Connections. Automotive Thrust. or Panasonic Corp.

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

Plug In India

Lithium is a metal that is mined in the deserts of Australia, China, Argentina, and Chile. Going solar now is cheaper than buying electricity from the grid and starts paying for itself from day one. So what about the lithium used in EV batteries? Electric Vehicles sales in Norway have reached over 50% of all vehicles sold.

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

Drive Electric

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. Because New Zealand has such a clean power grid, charging electric vehicles here in NZ is an eco-friendly option. million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons).

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

Drive Electric

If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid. Because New Zealand has such a clean power grid, charging electric vehicles here in NZ is an eco-friendly option. million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons).

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Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

Get Electric Vehicle

They have partnered with Tesla to produce lithium-ion batteries for Tesla’s electric cars. They supply batteries to various automakers, including Volkswagen, BMW, and Tesla. They provide charging stations, charging management software, and grid integration solutions.