Cornell University Quantifies Need for New Mines for BEVs in a Way You'll Understand
31 May 2023, 19:34 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Benchmark Mineral Intelligence said we would need 359 new mines to make all batteries BEVs will need. What about 7,513% more?
Fully Charged Discusses Battery Shortages and the Conclusion is Not Encouraging
19 Nov 2022, 18:42 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / There is even a point that needs to be carefully addressed: does the world really have all the raw materials the electric shift will demand?
Russian Gas and Chinese Raw Materials – The EV Shift Will Demand Complex Choices
25 Sep 2022, 07:32 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Germany learned it should not depend on a dictator with imperialist ambitions in the worst way possible. Relying on China may hold similar traps.
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Calculated How Many More Mines We'll Need for EVs: 359
8 Sep 2022, 12:32 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / By 2035, we’ll need at least 74 more lithium mines, 62 for cobalt, 72 for nickel, 97 for natural graphite, and 54 for synthetic graphite. But there’s a catch.
Miracle Electrolyte of the Future Promises Performance Breakthrough for Li-Ion Batteries
6 Jun 2022, 15:16 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A new electrolyte additive promises increased stability for nickel-reach Li-Ion batteries, allowing them to charge at higher voltages
Tesla Dodge Raw Material Crisis, Sign Secret Nickel Supply Deal With Brazilian Miner
30 Mar 2022, 17:55 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Tesla just signed a secret deal with Brazilian Miner Vale, the miner currently supplies 5% of its production to Tesla, they are looking to make it 30-40%
Tesla Hikes the Prices Again, Blames the Nickel Price Spike and You Know Who
11 Mar 2022, 13:07 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has added $1,000 to select models in its lineup, blaming the nickel prices going up because of the war in Ukraine and the sanctions against Russia
Nickel Prices Skyrocket Because Russia Is One of Its Main Suppliers
9 Mar 2022, 12:54 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Some NCM and NCA cells have over 90% nickel content in their cathodes. That will hurt EV production for those who did not ensure supplies.
Thought the Chip Shortage Was Bad? Ukraine Crisis Could Worsen Things in Auto Industry
24 Feb 2022, 07:39 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Industry insiders expect the industry-wide semiconductor shortage to end in a couple of months, but a new crisis could be unfolding for automakers
Guoxuan (Gotion) High-Tech Announces a Nickel-Rich Li-Ion Cell With 302 Wh/kg
10 Nov 2021, 12:14 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / That may not seem like much, but it is a 16% improvement in energy density compared to the best lithium-ion cells currently available
Ocean Floor Could Be the Next El Dorado for EV Battery Raw Materials
22 Apr 2020, 15:58 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Polymetallic nodules exploration company DeepGreen releases a study saying seafloor could be the perfect source for EV battery materials
Toyota to Recycle Hybrid Batteries
28 Oct 2010, 04:50 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese manufacturer Toyota has a goal, a very sane one, given the size and needs of the company: make money. From everything, anything and however. Since selling cars proved to be quite a hard nut...