Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

Emerging markets and developing countries are central to the “decarb” and electrification push, and are themselves maneuvering to attain advanced country status and a higher quality of life for their citizens. This surge occurred mostly in China, driven by steel manufacturing. —Baker Institute report Need Nickel?

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

BCG comparison of the CO 2 reduction potential and cost of different technologies. The study concludes that China and Europe, not the United States, will be the largest markets for EVs in 2020, driven by strong government support. However, China is a major wildcard. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

Green Car Congress had the opportunity recently to have a discussion with Mark Donaghy, the Global Marketing Manager for Valence Technology, Inc., Founded in 1989, and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Valence has facilities in Nevada, China and Northern Ireland. By comparison, nickel-based Li-ion systems have a cathode voltage of 3.8V.

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