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Roskill sees recovery in lithium industry, buoyed by demand from rechargeable battery applications

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In its new Lithium Outlook to 2030 report, Roskill notes that the prolonged downward trend for lithium compound and mineral concentrate prices has caused a difficult environment for many lithium producers since 2018. In 2019, rechargeable batteries accounted for 54% of total lithium demand, almost entirely from Li-ion battery technologies.

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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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Compared to last year’s release, calculations consider the increasing share of battery production in Europe and use the forecast of energy supply in the period 2022‑2037. Nevertheless, the overlying message is clear—the heavier the vehicle, the more harm it does to the environment and the extra energy required to drive the car.

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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies offers material testing for lithium-ion battery electrolytes

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The IsoC, a six-by-three-by-three-foot, two-chambered glass and steel enclosure, allows chemists to work in a controlled, inert and moisture-free environment. In response, the lithium-ion battery developers are constantly exploring ways to make these sustainable energy devices more powerful, more robust and faster during recharging cycles.

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Pike Research forecasts global geothermal power capacity could more than double by 2020; US to lead world in geothermal power capacity through 2020

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GW, under a high-growth forecast scenario, according to a report by Pike Research. Under a more conservative business-as-usual forecast scenario, Pike estimates that geothermal power capacity could increase 34% to 14.3 Pike forecasts that total US geothermal capacity will reach 4.2 gigawatts (GW) to 25.1 GW by 2020. GW in 2020.

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T&E finds city e-truck charging could cut road freight emissions by 22% in 10 years; requires €28B for charging infrastructure

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The EU could slash truck carbon pollution by more than a fifth (22%) in a decade by requiring its main cities to have electric truck charging infrastructure, according to a new study released by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E). —“Unlocking Electric Trucking in the EU: recharging in cities”.

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CMU study finds limited dedicated residential parking and charging a significant barrier to mainstream EV adoption

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Selected forecasts of US PEV sales with barriers to fleet penetration from limited residential charging infrastructure. Only approximately 22% vehicles currently have access to a dedicated home parking space within reach of an outlet sufficient to recharge a small plug-in vehicle battery pack overnight. Traut et al. Click to enlarge.

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Anderman: Li-ion capacity far outstripping demand as automakers focus more on hybrids, less on full EVs

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of anticipated 2016 new vehicle sales, leaving the over-invested battery industry in a trying environment. The Report also explores the manufacturing status of battery producers and which ones are best positioned to succeed in the world market, with individual forecasts for each battery supplier. Source: Roland Berger.

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