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During a presentation at Fastmarkets' annual Lithium Supply and Battery Raw Materials conference, Andy Leyland, founder of Supply Chain Insights, emphasized the need to develop more regional supply chains to lessen dependence on China, but acknowledged that this transition is being hindered by significant obstacles, including high costs, a lack of transparency and insufficient government support. “To build out a linear supply chain, you're not just building mines, you’re not just building refineries to produce hydroxide. You also need to build the cathode capacity, you also need to build the b...
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So, the Tesla Cybertruck was a bit shaky at launch with what it was capable of and what Tesla advertised, not to mention the rust problem. Despite all that, Tesla fans aren’t deterred from getting their hands on one of these stand-out driveable refrigerator look-alikes. But if camping is your cup of tea, and you are getting or already have a Tesla Cybertruck, a company named Cybertruck Co might have an interesting product. It has completed the first production-intent prototype of a rear shell for the pickup, which is cool, but it gets better when you hear about the features. Tesla Cybertruck C...
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Battery metals like graphite are becoming increasingly important for their role in battery technologies. Both synthetic and natural graphite, in the form of spherical graphite, are currently used in the anodes of lithium-ion batteries, an end-use segment that continues to consistently grow its market share. Market watchers and analysts are optimistic about graphite's role in electric vehicle (EV) batteries for the foreseeable future; however, significant increases in supply out of China continue to keep prices for both types of graphite muted. This trend continued during the first half of 2024...
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Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) share of the US electric vehicle (EV) market fell below the 50 percent threshold for the first time ever in 2024's second quarter, according to a July 11 report from Cox Automotive. The company’s dominant position in the American EV market, which it has held since the introduction of its Model S in 2012, took a hit on the back of competition from rival automakers, including EV manufacturers in China. Tesla accounted for 49.7 percent of EV sales in the US from April to June, down from 59.3 percent a year earlier. The decline came despite growth in overall US EV sales, whic...
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Demand for lithium is expected to grow in the next 10 years as electric vehicle proliferation continues and the energy storage sector expands. While experts are optimistic about the market’s medium- and long-term fundamentals, the current market oversupply and weak EV sales have weighed on prices over the last year. Although prices have remained subdued through 2023 into 2024, investor interest in the battery metal market has grown, which was evident at Fastmarkets’ 2024 Lithium Supply and Battery Raw Materials conference. The four-day event saw record attendance, with more than 1,100 attendan...
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The electric vehicle (EV) market has boosted demand for commodities such as lithium and cobalt in recent years, making EV sales a good metric for evaluating the battery metals landscape. However, slowing growth in EV adoption in 2023 led to lower predictions for EV sales this year and lower prices for battery metals. Now that we’re half way through 2024, some interesting trends have emerged that may lead market participants to rethink their EV sales forecasts. With those factors at play, what are the key electric vehicle trends to watch? Here the Investing News Network (INN) takes a look at wh...
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US carmaker Fisker has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District of Delaware, citing production issues and macroeconomic headwinds affecting the electric vehicle (EV) market. The California-based EV manufacturer, known for its eco-friendly and sustainable Ocean SUV, is in advanced discussions with financial stakeholders regarding debtor-in-possession financing and the potential sale of its assets. "Fisker has made incredible progress since our founding, bringing the Ocean SUV to market twice as fast as expected in the auto industry and making good on our promises to deliver th...
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