There are three major players in the global race to secure the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain: China and the US, followed by the EU. According to data from Energy Monitor''s parent company, GlobalData, the US is fast catching up with China when it comes to announcing new projects for the development of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. ...
This article explores the geopolitical relations and interdependencies emerging in the lithium extraction and manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries. It discusses the characteristics of the lithium-ion battery supply value chain to argue that lithium is not just a strategic resource.
A recent report by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) states that the marked geographical concentration of lithium production is one of the reasons why the main lithium-ion battery producing countries have included the mineral on a list of critical raw materials.
In Europe, Germany is forecasted to lead in lithium-ion battery production, with 262 gigawatt-hours, most of it coming from Tesla. The company currently operates its Giga Berlin plant in the country, Tesla’s first manufacturing location in Europe.
Currently, China is home to six of the world’s 10 biggest battery makers. China’s battery dominance is driven by its vertical integration across the entire EV supply chain, from mining metals to producing EVs. By 2030, the U.S. is expected to be second in battery capacity after China, with 1,261 gigawatt-hours, led by LG Energy Solution and Tesla.
The most prominent feature of the LIB value chain is the remarkable technological and manufacturing concentration in Asia (China, Japan, and Korea) (see Figure 3). In terms of battery components (cathodes, anodes, separators), more than 65% of the capacity is concentrated in China, followed by Japan.
Olivera (2017) highlights the historic legacy of mineral extraction in Bolivia as a key element in the nationalist approach to lithium in Bolivia, while Sanchez-Lopez (2019) explores the Bolivian case and how the different materialities of the Uyuni salt flat are linked to different notions of ownership of resources.
There are three major players in the global race to secure the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain: China and the US, followed by the EU. According to data from Energy Monitor''s parent company, GlobalData, the US is fast catching up with China when it comes to announcing new projects for the development of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. ...
These are a type of rechargeable battery that could challenge Li-ion technology for dominance due to their high energy density. The batteries use sulfur as the cathode and lithium metal as the anode with a solid electrolyte between them. Due to the low cost and abundance of sulfur, Li-S batteries present an economically viable alternative to ...
Weekly data: the top ten countries for investment in new lithium-ion battery projects. GlobalData analysis reveals that the US is catching up with China when it comes to investment in the lithium-ion battery project pipeline.
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Global interest in lithium — a common material in batteries — is on the rise thanks to increasing interest in electric vehicles. Here''s where today''s lithium comes from and how Canada fits...
This graphic uses exclusive data from our partner, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, to rank the top lithium-ion battery producers by their forecasted gigawatt-hour …
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As the world''s second-largest producer of battery-grade lithium carbonate (LCE), a crucial part of electric car batteries, Chile has long outpaced Argentina and Bolivia in …
A recent report by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) states that the marked geographical concentration of lithium production is one of the reasons why the main lithium-ion battery producing countries have included the mineral on a list of critical raw materials.
As the world''s second-largest producer of battery-grade lithium carbonate (LCE), a crucial part of electric car batteries, Chile has long outpaced Argentina and Bolivia in attracting investment to mine it. But a series of events is changing Latin America''s so-called "lithium triangle."
According to a study by the Latin American Council of Social Sciences (Clacso), Chile, Argentina and Bolivia account for 68% of global lithium reserves, in the form of brines, deposits with the highest concentration of the metal, found within the so-called "lithium triangle" that spans their Andean borders. However, each country ...
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A recent report by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) states that the marked geographical concentration of lithium production is …
Global interest in lithium — a common material in batteries — is on the rise thanks to increasing interest in electric vehicles. Here''s where today''s lithium comes from and …
Lithium-ion batteries are used to store energy from renewable sources such as wind and solar. Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is also soaring as more countries pledge to …
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Lithium-ion batteries are used to store energy from renewable sources such as wind and solar. Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is also soaring as more countries pledge to phase out gasoline-powered cars. Sometimes called ''white gold'', lithium is one of the key components in EV batteries.
Moreover, lithium-ion batteries are simply more efficient than lead-acid batteries, which means that more solar power can be stored and used in lithium-ion batteries. Lead-acid batteries are only 80%–85% efficient, depending on the model and condition. This means that if there are 1,000 watts of solar coming into the batteries, there are only ...
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This graphic uses exclusive data from our partner, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, to rank the top lithium-ion battery producers by their forecasted gigawatt-hour (GWh) capacity for 2030.
Lead Acid Battery; Lithium-Ion Battery; Saltwater Battery; Gel Battery; There are two major types of solar batteries: lithium-ion and lead-acid. Out of these two options, lithium-ion batteries are …
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