It’s an exciting time for solid state batteries. BMW announced last month that it’s teamed up with Colorado-based battery developer Solid Power, which could see the automaker ditch the liquid electrolyte lithium-ion cells of yesteryear in favor of a solid alternative that’s safer, higher-energy, and simpler. “I don’t wanna sit here and claim that all […]
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Half of new cars sold by 2040 will be electric
There will be three million electric passenger vehicles on the road globally by the end of 2018 There will be three million electric passenger vehicles on the road globally by the end of 2018, and by 2040, over half of new car sales will be electric, according to a Masdar report on transport solutions for […]
Ghana discovers new mineral, lithium in commercial quantities
Lithium, which is among the top 10 most expensive minerals in the world was discovered in the Volta Region by the Minerals Commission. According to the Chief Executive of the Commission, Kwaku Addai Antwi-Boasiako, the mineral was identified during a nationwide exploration exercise. “The mining activities will start but we want to attract investments into […]
Maruti Suzuki goes back to drawing board for electric car programme
Thirty-four years after rolling out the country’s first people’s car, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is back at the drawing board. The trigger: the coming shift to emission-free electric vehicles (EVs), the kind of change that comes once in a lifetime. The company is looking for lithium suppliers for a lithium ion battery plant in Gujarat, […]
A Year in Mining: Stability, Digitalisation and Opposition
This year, the international mining industry experienced growth in key commodities, including coal, copper and iron ore, with slight increases in prices, as well as a plethora of mergers, acquisitions and investments. But there have been many challenges to overcome too, in the form of greater opposition to new projects and stronger pressures to meet […]
A Smart Home Needs Smart Battery Management
No doubt about it—the world is getting smarter. Widely available wireless connectivity, low-cost sensors, and low-power embedded microcontrollers have spawned numerous “smart” consumer products, including phones, watches, and credit cards. Behind the scenes, we’re seeing the rise of the smart factory and the smart grid, and researchers are even working on smart dust. The smart home […]
