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Transportation of Lithium-ion batteries is a challenge for even the most seasoned logistics company. From geopolitical tensions to serious safety concerns the regulatory process has been slow to adapt. Representatives at the Logistics Supply Chain conference in London spoke on what they believe needs to be done to improve.
After a few intense days, the fire that blazed in the cargo hold of the Genius Star XI - a huge cargo ship hauling lithium-ion batteries from Vietnam to sunny San Diego - is finally out.
The U.S. Energy Department is currently engaged in discussions to potentially provide a record-breaking $1 billion loan to the developer of one of the largest lithium deposits in the United States.
A recent fire incident on the car carrier, Fremantle Highway, carrying electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, has brought attention to the safety concerns associated with transporting products containing such batteries in the logistics industry.
China's proactive approach to securing lithium supply from Africa is proving fruitful as it navigates a tight global market for the crucial metal used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
The lithium industry is set to undergo a significant transformation with the introduction of direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies, which could revolutionize the supply of lithium from brine projects.
Opposition to lithium mining in Nevada's desert comes not only from environmentalists and tribal leaders but also from an unexpected source: space.
Form Energy's CEO, Mateo Jaramillo, discusses how iron-air batteries could revolutionize renewable energy, enabling 24/7 electricity production and reducing reliance on polluting energy sources.
Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile, are experiencing a shift in their economies as lithium, a crucial element for renewable energy and electric vehicles, gains prominence.
According to McKinsey & Co., the demand for lithium, a crucial component for electric vehicle batteries, is expected to increase significantly in the coming years, from 500,000 metric tons in 2021 to three million to four million metric tons within the next decade.
A U.S. judge has asked a federal agency to revisit part of its approval of the plans to create a Lithium Americas mine in Nevada, near the Oregon border.
Despite being a major player in the automotive industry, the United States has been slow to invest in car battery materials and production compared to other countries, particularly in Asia.
The U.S. Coast Guard issued an official warning to the shipping industry regarding the loading of electric vehicles with damaged Lithium-ion batteries onto vessels traveling through salt water.
General Motors is investing a whopping $650M into Canada-based Lithium Americas and creating a partnership to develop the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada.
Imperial County, California is one of the most depressing places in the country, but it houses an underground reservoir that could supply a massive amount of lithium to a country hell-bent on clean energy.
Tragedy struck New York as journalist Fazil Khan, 27, lost his life in a devastating apartment fire caused by a micromobility device's lithium-ion battery.