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Tesla And Other Tech Giants Scramble For Lithium As Prices Double

Green Car Congress

Driven by the rise of battery gigafactories and game-changing Powerwall and energy storage businesses, the world now finds itself at the beginning of a lithium super cycle that is all about securing new supply, much of which is poised to come from lithium superstar Argentina.

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

Cars That Think

Among these, there are several different types of energy storage systems as well as multiple alternative hybrid design options available. There are three main electric vehicle drivetrain designs that an EV manufacturer can choose to pursue: battery powered , hybrid , and or fuel cell. Each option has its own strengths and weaknesses.