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SK On takes 10% stake in Australia’s Lake Resources; battery-grade lithium supply deal

Green Car Congress

Established in 1997, Lake Resources currently develops four lithium brine projects in Argentina. The DLE technique from Lilac Solutions delivers a noticeable reduction in brine, water use and land use as its extraction process includes brine reinjection. million electric vehicles (EVs). They are expected to be operational from 2025.

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

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Nissan unveiled the Frontier Sentinel, a concept pickup truck designed by Nissan Brazil’s styling studio, at the 2018 São Paulo Motor Show. 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. Argentina will join the program in 2019.

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Ford joins voluntary greenhouse gas reporting program in India; first automaker

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Ford Motor Company became the first automaker to join a voluntary greenhouse gas reporting program recently established in India. The company already participates in similar programs in the United States, China, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. A vehicle assembly and engine plant complex are under construction in Sanand, Gujarat.

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

Teslarati

General Motors (GM) has secured a next-generation lithium extraction deal with Puerto Rico-based startup, EnergyX. These facilities will be built in Argentina, Chile, California, Arkansas, and Utah, respectively.

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Debunking the Lithium "Mining" FUD

Plug In India

For example - the process of obtaining lithium from brines can be more sustainable by condensing evaporated water so it can later be returned to the ground. A completely new method is to filter lithium directly out of the brine using membranes, thus avoiding water-intensive evaporation [8].

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Equipmake & Beulas partner with Go-Ahead London for in-service trials of double-decker e-bus; up to 300 miles with 543 kWh pack

Green Car Congress

Another key component of the Jewel E ZED chassis is Equipmake’s HTM 3500 electric motor. A Semikron SKAI inverter converts DC charge from the battery to AC charge to drive the HTM 3500 electric motor. A Semikron SKAI inverter converts DC charge from the battery to AC charge to drive the HTM 3500 electric motor.

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

Drive Electric

A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. 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).