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EU JRC releases Roskill study on demand and supply security of nickel for EV batteries; risk of shortages

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The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has released a report by Roskill that analyzes the EU’s nickel requirements for EV batteries within the context of the global market over a twenty-year forecast horizon to 2040. Nickel sulfate is used directly in the production of Li-ion precursors (blue) and plating (blue).

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Tier 1 HELLA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for 48V mild hybrid vehicles

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PowerGenix, the developer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) rechargeable batteries ( earlier post ), has signed a product evaluation contract with HELLA, a Tier 1 supplier to major automotive manufacturers worldwide. Source: PowerGenix. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Alstom to supply two H3 hybrid shunting locomotives for Audi

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The automotive manufacturer will use the shunting locomotives to reorganize its factory traffic in Ingolstadt. Whereas the old traction vehicles consume over 20 liters of fuel per hour, the generator of the hybrid locomotive, which is needed only to charge the battery block, requires a maximum of nine liters per hour.

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Roskill: Nickel sulfate to be the key growth area of nickel demand over the next decade; driven by EVs

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As a crucial raw material in Li-ion batteries used to electrify vehicles, a significant volume of nickel sulfate will be required in the decade ahead from the booming automotive sector. Over the next decade, Roskill forecasts an explosive growth rate for the consumption of nickel in batteries (mostly in the form of nickel sulfate).

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Electric bicycles classifications, history & development 

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The rheostat is placed on the handlebar and suitable construction is made for the battery. In 1998, Gordon John Scott invented a pedal that rotates a generator instead of a battery that used to drive a small motor. Lead-acid battery. Nickel-cadmium battery(NiCd). Nickel-metal hydride battery (NiMH or Ni–MH).