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GlobalData: Global lithium production to triple over the next four years

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Among the largest global producers are SQM—market leader with a 25% share of global production—followed by Talison with 24%, Albemarle with 17% and FMC with 9%. Identified lithium resources in Argentina are 9.8 million tons; Bolivia, 9 million tons; Chile, 8.4

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Plug In America joins global alliance

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While the United States has been a leader in electric mobility in many ways, we also lag behind several countries in EV market share. This goal is achievable; with more EVs hitting the market and EV technology is rapidly improving, the future of EVs is here. in 2020, and the UK market went from 3.2% in the same period.

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Fiat unveils 5 new boxy ‘Panda-inspired’ concept cars

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Of course, being Stellantis, they don’t seem to be going “all in” on EVs like they have been saying , but are offering these models using a “unique multi-energy platform ” to “ensure maximum relevance to customers wherever they live in the world” – meaning they may be built as electric, hybrid, or ICE, depending on what works best for the market.

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Korean consortium forming JV with Bolivian miner Comibol for lithium production in Salar de Uyuni

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The deal makes Korea the first country to do battery business with Bolivia.About 10 countries including the US, Japan, France and Brazil competed to partner with the Latin American nation, the state-run mineral developer said. The global lithium market has been expanding by 6% annually since 2000, according to KORES.

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Ipsos study finds US among most skeptical of Autonomous Vehicles

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Although there is widespread interest in autonomous vehicles (AVs), the US—one of the largest auto markets in the world—expresses higher levels of resistance than most nations, according to a new study by Ipsos, a leading global market research firm. Data is weighted to match the profile of the population.