Bochemie: From Savo to Lithium Batteries – A Diversified Future

Bochemie: From Savo to Lithium Batteries – A Diversified Future

Exploring⁣ the Future of Battery Production with⁣ Bochemie Bochemie, a chemical company based in Bohumín, has been making significant strides in the ‌production of nickel-cadmium batteries for industrial use. In collaboration⁢ with its German subsidiary GAZ, ⁤which it acquired five years ago, Bochemie has been manufacturing these batteries with‌ great success. The company is also … Read more

The Electric Car Debate: Are They Really Cleaner than Gas-Powered Cars?

The Electric Car Debate: Are They Really Cleaner than Gas-Powered Cars?

As the “electric car” fever becomes more widespread around the world, many people forget that they are “not innocent” of causing emissions. In its work, it relies on large “lithium-ion batteries” that require a lot of mining and manufacturing, and extracting the minerals involved in their manufacture, including lithium, cobalt, and nickel, and heating them … Read more

Celtic Solar Group to Construct $250 Million Tamarico Solar Photovoltaic Park Phase II in Vallenar, Atacama Region

Celtic Solar Group to Construct $250 Million Tamarico Solar Photovoltaic Park Phase II in Vallenar, Atacama Region

The project contemplates the construction and operation of a plant made up of 281,700 photovoltaic modules, which, together, will have a nominal power of 159 MW. The one who promotes this electrical project is the company Celtic Solar Groupand seeks to develop a solar park in the commune of VallenarAtacama Region, by US$250 million. Located … Read more

Antam and Hong Kong CBL Collaborate in EV Battery Project Divestment Signing for Lithium Battery Ecosystem Supply Chain Strengthening – First in the World

Antam and Hong Kong CBL Collaborate in EV Battery Project Divestment Signing for Lithium Battery Ecosystem Supply Chain Strengthening – First in the World

Jakarta – PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (Antam) together with Hong Kong CBL Limited (CBL) collaborated in the Signing of the Divestment of the EV (Electric Vehicle) Battery Project. This collaboration is to strengthen the lithium battery ecosystem supply chain. Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Menko Marves) Luhut B. Pandjaitan stated that this collaboration … Read more

US Scientists Discover $540 Billion Lithium Reservoir in Salton Sea, California

US Scientists Discover $540 Billion Lithium Reservoir in Salton Sea, California

Jakarta – In an innovative study, scientists exploring the Salton Sea in Southern California, United States (US), the largest lake in the state, discovered a lithium reservoir worth around USD 540 billion or the equivalent of IDR 8.3 quadrillion. The discovery of this ‘white gold’ brought major changes and positioned the US as a potential … Read more

Albemarle Corp. Withdraws Offer to Buy Liontown Resources – Implications for Global Lithium Market

Albemarle Corp. Withdraws Offer to Buy Liontown Resources – Implications for Global Lithium Market

The American company Albemarle Corp., a world leader in the mining of lithium, withdrew its offer for a deal to buy the Australian mining company Liontown Resources, which was for 4.2 billion dollars. Albemarle’s decision was influenced by the fact that the richest Australian – Gina Rinehart, through her company Hancock Prospecting, increased her stake … Read more

Iran’s Lithium Discovery: The Second Largest in the World and Its Geopolitical Impact

Iran’s Lithium Discovery: The Second Largest in the World and Its Geopolitical Impact

Iran’s lithium discovery is estimated to be the second largest in the world. Photo/Mining Technology/Shutterstock JAKARTA – Iran’s lithium, which was recently discovered in large quantities, has stolen the world’s attention. How come, lithium it has now been dubbed the “new oil” which plays an important role in the production and sustainability of electric vehicles. … Read more

The Potential for Decreasing Car Prices Due to Drop in Raw Material Costs

The Potential for Decreasing Car Prices Due to Drop in Raw Material Costs

New cars may finally stop getting more expensive and, in theory, prices could even drop, thanks to a drop in the prices of raw materials for their production. This can already be seen with some brands, such as Tesla. However, other pressures still remain, such as employee demands for higher wages. Compared to the recent, … Read more

The Challenges and Implications of the Euro 7 Standard for the European Automotive Industry

The Challenges and Implications of the Euro 7 Standard for the European Automotive Industry

Some countries are pushing back against the Euro 7 standard, which aims to tighten ecological limits for electric cars. The standard, set to take effect in 2025, has raised concerns among European automakers due to its strict requirements. One of the main issues with the Euro 7 standard is the timing. With implementing decrees not … Read more

“Quantum Motors and Bolivian Government Launch Revolutionary ‘Doctor in Your Home’ Program”

Carlos Ortuno treats Juana Velasco flanked by a Quantum electric car and an ambulance made in Bolivia, in La Paz, Bolivia, Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The “Doctor in your home” program was launched last month by the municipal government of La Paz, Bolivia, using a fleet of six EVs that produced by Quantum Motors, the … Read more