article thumbnail

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

In addition to the United States, this group includes Canada, Mexico, China, Australia, Libya, Algeria, Argentina, and Brazil. The US is second, with 862 Tcf, followed by Argentina with 774 Tcf and Mexico with 681 Tcf. In terms of recoverable shale gas resources, China takes the top spot, with an estimated 1,275 Tcf. Background.

Gas 210
article thumbnail

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

Drive Electric

There are two main sources of lithium in the world; hard rock mines and brine water. million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons). In fact, 87% of the world’s lithium comes from the sea and involves a lengthy evaporation process to obtain. Lithium is abundant on five continents.

article thumbnail

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

Drive Electric

There are two main sources of lithium in the world; hard rock mines and brine water. million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons). In fact, 87% of the world’s lithium comes from the sea and involves a lengthy evaporation process to obtain. Lithium is abundant on five continents.