Re-Launching Chile’s Lithium Industry
After years of restrictions for the lithium industry in Chile, the country has recently announced key changes to a decades-old mining law in an effort to stay competitive in the global lithium market.
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Military Applications Could Increase Lithium Demand
A new lithium battery system suitable for military vehicles, introduced by A123 Systems, has the potential to provide military vehicles with a lighter, more durable system for starting engines and enhancing stealth. With an already large fleet of 6T batteries, the use of lithium in Military 6T Batteries could spike lithium demand.
Environmental Health Implications of Electric Vehicles in China
Research released from universities in the United States and China compared health impacts of lithium battery powered electric vehicles with conventional vehicles across 34 major urban centers in China. The lithium battery powered electric vehicle research was a collaborative effort from universities in Minnesota, Tennessee, and China evaluating the health impacts from the use of lithium battery powered electric vehicles compared with conventional vehicles.
Support for Electric Vehicle Programs on the Increase in the United States
The future market for lithium battery technology in the United States is being driven by clean air programs geared at reducing emissions to achieve climate goals.
Li3 Energy Research Potential for Lithium Brines
Li3 Energy, Inc. entered an exclusive agreement to apply a patented technology to enhance recovery and efficient production of lithium.
Liotech: Large Lithium Battery Plant Opens in Russia
The large manufacturing facility referred to as Liotech is expected to produce up to 500,000 lithium batteries per year. The the expectation is for the plant to produce lithium batteries to supply electric vehicles and larger bus batteries, in addition to a variety of energy storage applications, and emergency power supplies.
Lithium Battery Technology Showcased at Detroit Auto Show
In addition to concept cars and future possibilities, the North American International Auto Show has already resulted in a strategic allegiance with Korea-based SK Innovation and Continental Corporation signing a pioneering partnership with which both companies will develop, manufacture and distribute lithium battery systems for automotive applications.
2012 Lithium Market Outlook
With international trade related indicators, such as export orders and container shipping rates, pointing towards weaker global trade growth, the lithium market outlook may face some challenges. However, a case can also be made that in the absence of last year's unpredictable natural events a more positive business and overall investment climate may return for lithium producers and juniors.
United States and South Korea Invest in Lithium Battery Technology
By showing a commitment to clean energy initiatives, governments around the world are opening the doors for lithium producers to take advantage new demand in commercialized electric vehicle and lithium battery technologies.
ExxonMobil Says 30 Percent Increase in Energy Demand by 2040
An energy report released by oil and gas giant ExxonMobil offers key points for lithium investors including the implication that the single largest influence on energy trends is expected to be a rising demand for electricity, with forecasted global demand to increase by 80 percent over the next 30 years.
