Three countries account for almost 90% of the lithium produced in the world. Read more
In Part 1 of our Battery Series, we look at battery basics, as well as the evolution of battery technology and how we got to today. Read more
In Part 2 of the Battery Series, we show what batteries can and cannot do with today’s technology. We also look at the ideal properties of a battery. Read more
Tesla’s giant production facility opens on July 29, and these 9 slides help to visualize the impact of the new Tesla Gigafactory. Read more
In Part 3 of The Battery Series, we look at the market for rechargeable batteries, as well as the exploding demand for lithium-ion batteries in particular. Read more
The explosion in demand for electric cars means we need more batteries. But where do the raw materials of batteries come from, and do we have enough? Read more
How is lithium-ion powered battery technology fueling the green revolution? See how much of the metal is in various everyday devices in this infographic. Read more
Finding a better battery is crucial to the green energy revolution. What does the future of battery technology look like, and what’s in the pipeline? Read more
What’s the best way to reduce the $/kWh of li-ion batteries? Historically, it’s by advances in the cathode, and that may be the case for the future as well. Read more
The chicken and egg problem faced by electric vehicles is not unlike an issue solved by Henry Ford and the Model T a century earlier. Read more