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Why New Production Sources of Tungsten Are Critical for Increased Global Supply

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in the April report for the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Index. This primarily includes dealing with a strained supply chain on critical raw materials, like tungsten, to produce all of those EV-powered automobiles, cranes, trucks and more. New Tungsten Production Will Open the Global Supply Chain.

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Celgard files patent infringement lawsuit against LG Chem over Li-ion separator technology

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LG Chem now has SRS patents in five regions, including South Korea, the United States and China. Korean company, SK Innovation, over the separator technology. Legal action is not a decision we take lightly. SRS uses nanoscale ceramic particles to prevent internal short circuits. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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LG Energy Solution is re-evaluating its $1.3B battery plant investment in Arizona

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.” The battery maker did not specifically mention its plans for the Arizona plant, but an LGES spokesperson stated that the company would be reevaluating its investment in the facility. However, the company noted in the filings that nothing has been decided yet. I’d love to hear from you!

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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And the reactors themselves are getting better, too: Fourth-generation small modular reactors (SMRs) being developed by companies including U.S.-based In South Korea, nine organizations, including shipping companies and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute , plan to develop and demonstrate large ships powered by SMRs.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Navigant suggests that, since the automakers have already designed the vehicles that they will be selling in 2018, they will become more vocal in 2014 to push for changes; the firm expects the dispute to escalate, perhaps resulting in legal action. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year. Selling in new markets will also be a test for Tesla.

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The Tesla Cybertruck’s most formidable rival gets a bullish battery supply update

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The Ford F-150 Electric, arguably the most formidable rival to upcoming vehicles like the Tesla Cybertruck and the Rivian R1T, has practically secured its battery supply. This was thanks to a recent settlement reached by South Korean battery makers SK Innovation and LG Chem, which effectively removed a 10-year ban on SK’s imports. .

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‘Discriminatory’ EV tax credit could bring Mexico-imposed tariffs

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The $12,500 electric vehicle tax credit proposed in President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan is being labeled as “discriminatory” by Mexican Economy Minister Tatiana Clouthier, who said the country is analyzing legal recourse and other actions, including potential tariffs against the United States.