Battery Recycling

Improving graphite cathodes’ structure could lead to faster-charging EVs

Researchers have found a way to prevent lithium plating in electric vehicle batteries, which could lead to faster charging times.

How cracked cathodes help reduce Li-ion batteries’ charging time

New research out of the University of Michigan shows that cracks in the positive electrode of lithium-ion batteries reduce charging times.

Goldman Sachs says rising EV usage to power higher copper demand

Goldman Sachs said rising usage of electric vehicles (EV) was a "key pillar of copper's bullish story", forecasting copper demand from the sector to amount to 1 million tonnes (mt) this year, rising to 1.5 mt in 2025.

Exxon Mobil expands lithium bet with Tetra Technologies deal

Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) has agreed to develop more than 6,100 lithium-rich acres in Arkansas with Tetra Technologies Inc (TTI.N), the second move this year by the oil giant for control of assets needed to produce the electric vehicle battery metal.