Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2016

A new study by a team from Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering has found that even large increases in lithium prices are unlikely to increase significantly the cost of batteries or battery packs for end users such as vehicle manufactures or consumers—although some manufacturers may see reduced profit margins.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2016

The current process used to produce malonic acid requires sodium cyanide and chloroacetic acid; Lygos’ engineered yeast produces malonic acid from sugar and CO 2. corn) prices. For some compounds, a theoretical yield greater than 100% can be achieved by sinking carbon dioxide, Lygos notes. Earlier post.). Source: Lygos.

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CN EV Post

APRIL 3, 2023

Lithium prices continue to fall in China today, with the average price of industrial-grade lithium carbonate falling below RMB 200,000 per ton for the first time in the current down cycle. Based on this situation this year, the price of lithium carbonate is expected to drop rapidly, Wang said.

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Teslarati

JULY 29, 2021

(CATL) unveiled its sodium-ion battery earlier today, along with a solution that could integrate the cells with lithium-ion batteries in a single pack. The sodium-ion cells are a more cost-effective option than the lithium-ion batteries, opening the door for lower prices in the EV battleground market of China.

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Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For EVs to deliver their full emission-reducing potential, the battery supply chain must be as clean as possible, and cathode active materials (CAM) are a key part of the sustainability equation. However, at the start of its useful life an EV tends to come with a higher “carbon backpack” because of the battery. How do we do this?

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Deploy and evaluate an 8 MW utility-scale lithium-ion battery technology to improve grid performance and aid in the integration of wind generation into the electric supply. Demonstrate competitively-priced, multi-megawatt, long-duration advanced flow batteries for utility grid applications. Tehachapi Wind Energy Storage Project.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For EVs to deliver their full emission-reducing potential, the battery supply chain must be as clean as possible, and cathode active materials (CAM) are a key part of the sustainability equation. However, at the start of its useful life an EV tends to come with a higher “carbon backpack” because of the battery. How do we do this?

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Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Graphite is a pure form of carbon. The company Graphex occupies a middle position in the supply chain—it buys raw graphite from mining companies, puts it through several purification and processing steps, then sells it to battery manufacturers. Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms. John DeMaio: Correct.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2014

WHO says that the new data reveal a stronger link between both indoor and outdoor air pollution exposure and cardiovascular diseases, such as strokes and ischemic heart disease (an insufficient supply of blood—and thus oxygen—to the heart), as well as between air pollution and cancer.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Jervois intends to be capable of supplying refined nickel and cobalt products to customers across a range of industries including specialty stainless steels, nickel and cobalt superalloys, cathode precursor, lithium-ion battery and electric vehicles manufacturers. Niquelandia provided the SMP Refinery with nickel carbonate.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. The electric car features three different battery options, two different Lithium-based (LI) systems – A123Systems and Enerdel as well as a Sodium-Nickel battery Zebra (Mes-Dea).

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 6, 2021

What is the impact on the EV lifecycle carbon footprint? A 30% decrease in grid carbon intensity would reduce emissions from the battery production chain by about 17%. Audi’s e-Tron batteries are manufactured at a carbon-neutral facility. So, how clean is EV battery manufacturing? Is it becoming cleaner?

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 6, 2021

What is the impact on the EV lifecycle carbon footprint? A 30% decrease in grid carbon intensity would reduce emissions from the battery production chain by about 17%. Audi’s e-Tron batteries are manufactured at a carbon-neutral facility. So, how clean is EV battery manufacturing? Is it becoming cleaner?

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