Consolidation Potential for Lithium Juniors
Direct consolidation between lithium exploration companies and lithium producers could mean additional investment interest as competing interests seek to acquire attractive resources.
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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.
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.
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.
2011 Lithium Market Trends
Despite a challenging year, some new lithium battery technological developments may be paving a new brighter future for electric vehicles and growth of the broader lithium industry.
Chemetall Lithium Opens Facility in India
Last week, Rockwood Holdings' lithium business, Chemetall Lithium, announced a new lithium production facility, specifically producing butyllithium in Gujarat, India.
PwC: Lithium Industry to Profit from Sovereign Wealth Fund Investment
A report from PwC suggests that sovereign wealth funds have the potential to increase exposure to the lithium industry.
Nissan Expanding Facility to Include Lithium Battery Plant
Nissan has recently released a new six year environmental agenda and is expanding the Smyrna facility with a $1 billion lithium battery plant on site with a capacity of up to 200,000 lithium battery packs per year with the potential both for domestic production and export.
