The future is powered by lithium-ion batteries. But are we

The shift to electric vehicles and renewable energy means the demand for lithium ion batteries and the metals they are made from is set to increase rapidly. But at what cost?

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This is why batteries are important for the energy transition

The main difference is the energy density. You can put more energy into a lithium-Ion battery than lead acid batteries, and they last much longer. That''s why lithium-Ion batteries

2024 Dec 09

This chart shows which countries produce the most lithium

Lithium is a lightweight metal used in the cathodes of lithium-ion batteries, which power electric vehicles. The need for lithium has increased significantly due to the growing

2026 Feb 11

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Lithium and Latin America are key to the energy transition

Around 60% of identified lithium is found in Latin America, with Bolivia, Argentina and Chile making up the ''lithium triangle''. Demand for lithium is predicted to grow 40-fold in the

2025 Sep 10

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2024 Apr 24

Electric vehicle demand – has the world got enough lithium?

Lithium is one of the key components in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, but global supplies are under strain because of rising EV demand. The world could face lithium

2025 Nov 15

Lithium: The ''white gold'' of the energy transition

As the demand for lithium soars in the race to net zero, it is becoming increasingly important to address and secure a sustainable lithium future.

2024 Oct 11

Chinese start-up recycles lithium from EV batteries

Chinese start-up recycles lithium from EV batteries Botree Recycling dismantles spent lithium-ion batteries and uses patented low-cost chemical processes to extract key minerals such as

2024 Dec 03

Why we need critical minerals for the energy transition

Critical minerals like lithium, cobalt and rare earth elements are fundamental to technologies such as electric vehicles, wind turbines and solar panels, making them

2025 Jun 28

How innovation will jumpstart lithium battery recycling

Too many lithium-ion batteries are not recycled, wasting valuable materials that could make electric vehicles more sustainable and affordable. There is strong potential for the

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