There are now more electric vehicle charging points than petrol stations in UK

The latest figures have revealed there are 9,300 EV charging stations in the UK compared to 8,400 fuel stations Electric car owners now have almost 1,000 more places to publicly charge their vehicle than petrol and diesel owners have to fill their tank, in a landmark tipping point for motorists. The latest figures have revealed […]

Volkswagen plans 22 million electric vehicles in ten years

Almost 70 new electric models by 2028 – instead of the 50 previously planned Comprehensive decarbonization program for the Volkswagen Group signed off Volkswagen Group targeting fully CO2-neutral balance by 2050 Diess: “Volkswagen will change radically. We are taking on responsibility with regard to the key trends of the future – particularly in connection with […]

Cadence Minerals Plc (KDNC) Acquisition of Lithium Assets in Australia

Cadence Minerals (AIM/NEX: KDNC; OTC: KDNCY; “Cadence”) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire three highly prospective assets in Australia that are in regions with proven high-grade lithium mineralisation. The mechanism to facilitate this acquisition is via varying binding investment agreements in place with Lithium Technologies Pty Ltd (“LT”) and Lithium Supplies […]

Lithium Market Cheers as Top Supplier Sees Demand Driving Higher

By Laura Millan Lombrana and Jack Kaskey 21 February 2019 Albemarle calms concerns about oversupply, weak Chinese demand  Albemarle reported better-than-expected quarterly results The world’s largest producer of lithium calmed investor fears of oversupply and slower Chinese demand for the mineral used to power electric vehicles, sending shares surging across the industry.Albemarle Corp.’s fourth-quarter earnings topped analysts’ […]

New lithium hydroxide factory in Western Australia wins federal approval – Via the Guardian

Plant set to boost local jobs and supply growing global demand for lithium, which is used in renewable energy storage Earthworks for a new lithium hydroxide factory in Western Australia are expected to begin this month after the $1bn project received federal environmental approval. The plant owned by the world’s largest lithium producer, the US chemical company […]

Lithium-ion battery usage on the rise – via Pace

Article by PACE The demand for lithium-ion batteries continues to increase, driven by the growth in hybrid and electric vehicle (xEV) production and the use of lithium-ion batteries in energy storage systems (ESS), according to a report by metals, minerals and chemical industry consultancy firm Roskill. The transition from a market dominated by portable electronics […]

British Airways Introduces Electric Cab Service at Heathrow – Via Breaking Travel News

British Airways has introduced a brand-new electric cab service at its Heathrow home, giving customers the opportunity to experience travelling in a legendary London taxi without leaving the airport. The London Electric Vehicle Company taxi features Wi-Fi, phone, laptop and USB charging and a panoramic roof – great for plane spotting. In addition, customers can […]

VW and Ford forge partnership to spur low-carbon transport transition via edie.net

The rapid emergence of electric vehicles (EVs) and related autonomous driving technologies and mobility services is disrupting the global auto industry in ways that would have been unthinkable just five years ago. Carmakers Ford and Volkswagen (VW) have forged a new low-carbon road transport partnership, which will see them work together to develop electric vehicles […]

Forbes: Volkswagen to Invest $800 Million To Build Electric SUVs In Tennessee

Volkswagen has been talking up plans to shake up the global electric vehicle market for a while, and it’s now starting to make good on that ambition with an $800 million (700 million euro) project to build battery-powered crossovers in Tennessee. The German auto giant said at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit […]