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Tesla is rumored to be behind giant deal to bring LFP battery cell production to the US

December 21, 2021
Chinese battery cell manufacturer Gotion High-Tech confirmed that it entered into a very important deal to supply LFP battery cells to an unnamed “large US automaker” and partner with that automaker to deploy US production of LFP battery cells. Tesla is rumored to be that unnamed automaker. Currently, there is no US production of iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells and it’s a problem for…
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Artist Symbolically Embellishes Her Photos with Gold Leaf and Jewels

December 21, 2021
Photographer Tawny Chatmon created a series of portraits in which she uses a multi-layer approach and adorns her photos with gold and jewels, which she says signals the importance of appreciating loved ones before it’s too late. Based in Maryland, Chatmon is a photography-based artist whose work focuses on celebrating and honoring the beauty of Black childhood, family, and culture. She…
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Graphite will be in deficit from 2022 – here’s what EV battery makers need to do to secure the critical mineral

December 21, 2021
As the electric car revolution ramps up, so does the need for critical minerals used in batteries, such as graphite. According to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, there will be a global graphite deficit starting in 2022, and demand from the battery sector is expected to rise 30% annually until 2030. The US has no manufacturing plants that can supply automotive-grade graphite at scale. Meanwhile…
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