Cars That Think
DECEMBER 23, 2022
California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) Chair Liane Randolph told Reuters that its 2035 EV mandate was the “sweet spot,” given “where the automakers are, where the supply chains are, and where the production vehicles are.” You cannot change the sources from Congo, China and other places within two to three years.”
Teslarati
OCTOBER 30, 2022
Tesla has talked with Glencore about buying stake of the Swiss mining giant. Tesla planned to buy a minority equity stake of 10% to 20% in Glencore but the two companies were not able to reach a deal. The post Tesla has mulled over buying 20% stake of mining giant Glencore appeared first on TESLARATI.
Baua Electric
JANUARY 10, 2024
Chemaf Resources Ltd. said last week it would halt mining operations at its Grants open pit mine until conditions improve, warning of a writedown, while nickel miner Panoramic Resources Ltd. swooped to buy stakes in mines or sign deals to lock up future supply. Australia’s Core Lithium Ltd. and General Motors Co.
Cars That Think
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
The Democratic Republic of Congo produces 70 percent of the world's cobalt, and most of the world's nickel sits under Indonesian rainforests. And with much of the world's high-grade resources already spent, companies have turned to low-grade mining resources that produce more waste and emissions.
Drive Electric
AUGUST 9, 2022
As a result, the struggle for oil resources remains a noticeable factor in many areas of political instability, tension and conflict in the world, notably Iraq, Syria, Nigeria, South Sudan, Libya, Venezuela and the South China Sea. For example, BMW now buys cobalt directly from mines to avoid child exploitation by intermediaries.
Drive Electric
AUGUST 9, 2022
As a result, the struggle for oil resources remains a noticeable factor in many areas of political instability, tension and conflict in the world, notably Iraq, Syria, Nigeria, South Sudan, Libya, Venezuela and the South China Sea. For example, BMW now buys cobalt directly from mines to avoid child exploitation by intermediaries.
Electric Auto Association
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Meanwhile, the US Department of Energy and many automakers are developing cobalt-free batteries , and companies are investing enormous resources in the development of new battery technologies, including the use of glass , lithium metal , lithium-sulfur , sodium , graphene , and zinc air.
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