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Battery-grade lithium carbonate forecast to trade at $74K/tonne in 12 months

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Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations forecast battery-grade lithium carbonate to trade at 504,813 CNY (US$74,000) per tonne in 12 months time. Global consumption of lithium in 2021 was estimated to be 93,000 tons, a 33% increase from 70,000 tons in 2020. Lithium is expected to trade at 484,185.00

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DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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billion to 21 projects to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. As part of the fluorinated solutions business group of Orbia, a publicly traded global corporation with total revenues of $8.7 Earlier post.)

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EV Guru: Sodium-Ion Batteries are Coming Sooner Than You think!

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In addition, about 90% of the world’s supply of lithium is controlled by Chinese companies. During charging, Na ions move from a sodium- and iron-containing cathode through a liquid electrolyte and across a polymer barrier to a hard carbon anode. CATL, the Chinese battery behemoth has claimed to have reached that.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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This is an important symbol of Geely Group’s global commitment to sustainability. In late April 2015, Geely Auto deployed a first-of-its-kind fleet of 150 methanol-fueled taxis in the southern Chinese city of Guiyang in cooperation with the municipal government. I’m excited to be working with them. Earlier post.). Methanol in China.

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