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The oil of the future

Raw materials: Lithiums use as a raw material in batteries has given it a starring role in the energy age of tomorrow. However, the expected boom in electric mobility could create bottlenecks in the supply chain for PV powered systems.

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pv magazine

02 Jul 2012

The era of the electric vehicle is upon us. Vehicles powered by fossil fuel-free motors are still a rare sight on the street. But they are advertised everywhere, a sign that the car industry is switching into high gear for the new engines. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) also expects that the roads will …

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