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Tesla: EV manufacturer, now lithium miner?
A push into mining is at the centre of Tesla’s plan to cut battery costs and deliver on a promise to bring a USD25,000 electric vehicle to market Taking control of the supply chain Tesla’s decision to make its own battery cells, and to enter production of battery cathodes and associated raw materials, is intended […]
Key takeaways from Tesla’s Battery Day
There were some big announcements at Tesla’s Battery Day event: the company’s move towards eliminating cobalt in its batteries, a new Plaid powertrain for the Model S that could get to speeds of 200mph, and a new cathode plant to streamline its battery production. And, with the new battery technology, CEO Elon Musk has said […]
Lithium Batteries-An Outlook and Summary
On the 23rd of October 2017, Core Consultants presented a paper at the Annual Nickel Institute Conference (INSG) which summarized the current state of the Lithium Ion Battery Market. You can download the full presentation with audio here. The Lithium Ion Battery market is undergoing a revival with billions having been committed over […]
Could You Cope With Smartphone Rationing?
This article first appeared in BBC News and was written by Ian Hardy, BBC’s Technology of Business Reporter A number of metals are crucial components in a range of technologies, from smartphone batteries to electric cars. So could a market shortage and […]