Green Car Congress
MARCH 11, 2022
The evolving situation in Russia and Ukraine has already caused unprecedented increases in the price of nickel. Geopolitical issues such as the Russia-Ukraine situation disturb the fine balance of battery metal supply chains. Trading had yet to resume as of 10 March.
Teslarati
MARCH 30, 2022
American electric vehicle maker Tesla has shown some remarkable foresight as it reportedly secured an undisclosed nickel supply deal with Brazilian mining firm Vale. Even before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, nickel was already experiencing a rise in cost. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 21, 2022
The global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The detailed report— Need Nickel? Global Nickel Trade and Chinese Dominance.
Teslarati
MARCH 9, 2022
Nickel has seen a rapid rise as of late, with the material surging above $100,000 a metric ton on the London Metal Exchange. Several reasons are behind nickel’s price surge, which saw the material go up 250% in the past two days, though it is believed that a driving factor is Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. .
Teslarati
MARCH 14, 2022
. “With prices for oil and gas, along with commodities like metals used to build vehicles, soaring due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine , automakers may be compelled to try to offset their increasing costs by raising vehicle prices. ” RELATED: Ukraine confirms second batch of Starlink terminals from Elon Musk have arrived.
Teslarati
MARCH 22, 2022
For years, Tesla has invested heavily in its supply chain and battery strategy. Norway-based energy analytics firm Rystad Energy estimated that demand would surpass nickel supply around 2024, and by 2026, there might be a shortage of the material. This timeframe seems to have been accelerated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. .
Teslarati
APRIL 20, 2022
Due to limited supply and strong customer demand, we are introducing the Model 3 Standard Range Plus battery pack, which we already released in Europe and Asia, to North America. Prices for raw materials, especially nickel, soared as the War in Ukraine raged on. We’d like to offer you the opportunity to receive your car even sooner.
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