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Rio Tinto demo plant begins producing Li-ion battery concentrate in Quebec

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Rio Tinto , a mining and metals company, has begun producing spodumene concentrate, a mineral used in the production of lithium for batteries, at a demonstration plant in Canada. The plant will also test ore from local suppliers, including the lithium producer Sayona. Source: Rio Tinto.

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Li-Metal nearing production of lithium metal anode material

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Li-Metal, a developer of lithium metal anodes and other battery technologies, has released an operational update for its roll-to-roll anode pilot plant in Rochester, New York. We have demonstrated high-rate deposition, and to our knowledge, we are operating the highest-intensity PVD lithium deposition process in the world.”.

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Pine Gate Renewables to deploy battery storage lithium-ion alternatives

Smart Energy International

The deals were signed within days of each other, signalling Pine Gate Renewables’ attempts to look into and invest in lithium-ion alternatives for their battery storage systems. The zinc alkaline cells avoid several issues, that are otherwise known challenges with other battery chemistries, including lithium.

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Storedot demos extreme fast charging battery technology

Smart Energy International

The demonstration featured a 300x100mm pouch cell produced at lithium battery company EVE energy’s manufacturing plant in China. The battery was charged under a 10-minute time limit, during which the cell charged to 20Ah, exceeding the 0% to 80% capacity target set for the demonstration.

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E-truck maker Tevva adds lease and purchase options to subscription service

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Powered by an 80 kWh (with range extender) or 134 kWh (without range extender) lithium-ion-phosphate battery pack, the Tevva Electrify vehicles have an electric range of around 150 km (93 miles) and are available from Tevva with multiple body options.

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6 Out of the Ordinary Energy Concepts from 2020

GreenTechMedia

Salient Energy, seeking an alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Concerns over the lithium-ion battery supply chain did not disappear in 2020. For now, though, Maigue’s colorful creation has at least earnt him a James Dyson Award and mentions in media outlets ranging from Dezeen to Bored Panda. miles into the ground.

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? The settlers of Catan squabble over ore #172

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  In August, a company called Lithium Americas logged what it expects could be a discovery of one of the world’s largest lithium repositories on the Nevada-Oregon border. And once-theoretical policies are translating into real-world actions as the US tries to wrestle away Chinese dominance of critical metals supply chains. 

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