As the researchers and battery manufacturers are searching for more sustainable replacement materials for lithium, one alternative - sodium offers similar properties and can be used for battery cell manufacturing.
Tag: lithium
Automakers need to work closely with lithium producers: Experts
Albemarle Corp and Livent Corp executives advised automakers to work with lithium producers to ensure that they provide specialised forms of the white metal that enhance an electrical car’s efficiency.
China’s Tsingshan enters the lithium sector
Tsingshan Holding Group, a Chinese firm, is among the latest entrants to the white-hot lithium sector, potentially making it a one-stop shop for electric vehicle (EV) battery ingredients.
India gives aluminium batteries a chance over lithium
Indian Oil, the nation's largest oil refiner, has teamed up with start-up Phinergy to develop the Israeli company's aluminium-air battery.
Schlumberger and Panasonic Energy to collaborate for lithium
Schlumberger New Energy and Panasonic Energy of North America have entered into an agreement to collaborate for providing ways to improve lithium production so that the surge in the demand for lithium in the EV can be met.
Pilbara Minerals partners with Calix to make low-carbon lithium salts
Australia-based lithium producers plan to expand production. Many others too are announcing expansion plans as the prices of raw materials used in EV batteries have shot up.
DXC Technology to use Lithium’s EV fleet for green transportation
Currently, DXC has a fleet of over 2,000 vehicles in India to transport more than 15,000 employees who opted for the company provided transport facility.
Global auto makers pledge to ethically source minerals for EVs
According to a report from Reuters, leading car manufacturers have pledged to responsibly purchase raw materials and minerals for the production of electric vehicles. Companies like Toyota and Volkswagen have expressed that they wish to uphold ethical standards in their purchases for an expected boom.
Kinetic Green to introduce electric auto “Kinetic Safar”
Pune based Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Limited (KGEPSL), announced launch of its first electric three-wheeler with the advanced lithium ion battery.