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GlobalData: Russian nickel sanctions would slow electric vehicle adoption

Green Car Congress

Geopolitical issues such as the Russia-Ukraine situation disturb the fine balance of battery metal supply chains. EV and battery companies in China may well step in and buy the commodity at lower prices. Trading had yet to resume as of 10 March.

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Trade group asks administration to reinstate tariffs on Chinese graphite, critical material for EV batteries

Baua Electric

Now, demand for anode material is expected to surge as the US battery manufacturing market grows, and the Buy American provisions of the IRA and BIL call for manufacturers to use increasing proportions of domestically-produced raw materials. The concerns go beyond mere supply shortages.

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China is exporting so many EVs that it needs more ships – a lot more

Baua Electric

Chinese EV makers are looking to export electric vehicles by the tens of thousands around the globe, but they need a lot more car-carrying vessels to make that happen. Yet, the current state of affairs is rapidly changing, with Chinese companies putting 47 ships on order, which accounts for a quarter of all orders globally.

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Wildcat Discovery Technologies is building a US plant for LFP cathode and next-gen battery materials

Charged EVs

It offers similar performance, but manganese is very cheap, and it operates at a higher voltage, which enables a significant increase in energy density. Given the current climate and the desire of our customers to have a more localized supply chain, we’ve decided to expand our strategy. One of our partners in this work is CBMM.

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This new style of electric tuk-tuk makes me want to drive a taxi in India

Baua Electric

For power, we’ve got a rear axle-mounted 1,000W motor supplied by a 48V battery. My favorite part of this vehicle is just how cheap it is – a mere $592! Second, and more importantly, that’s the price when buying 100 units, which is the minimum order quantity of the Chinese factory that makes this lovable little runabout.

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Wildcat Discovery Technologies is building a US plant for LFP cathode and next-gen battery materials – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

It offers similar performance, but manganese is very cheap, and it operates at a higher voltage, which enables a significant increase in energy density. Given the current climate and the desire of our customers to have a more localized supply chain, we’ve decided to expand our strategy. One of our partners in this work is CBMM.

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Saudis Expand Price War Downstream

Green Car Congress

With Saudi Arabia's refined fuel contributing to the global supply glut, what will be its impact on the refining markets especially those in Asia? The crude is so cheap it’s pretty much free for them, the margins are going to be massive. Indian refiners are now buying more crude oil from Nigeria, Iraq, Venezuela and Mexico.