Lithium Scarcity Pushes Carmakers Into the Mining Business

Lithium Scarcity Pushes Carmakers Into the Mining Business

Ford, General Motors and others are striking deals with mining companies to avoid raw material shortages that could thwart their electric vehicle ambitions.
John B. Goodenough, 100, Dies; Nobel-Winning Creator of the Lithium-Ion Battery

John B. Goodenough, 100, Dies; Nobel-Winning Creator of the Lithium-Ion Battery

An unassuming professor who remained active into his 90s, he is credited with the breakthrough that gave rise to the batteries powering today’s electronic devices.
Europe Frets U.S. Battery Factory Subsidies Will Hurt, Not Help

Europe Frets U.S. Battery Factory Subsidies Will Hurt, Not Help

The European Union is trying to assemble the building blocks to produce electric cars, but subsidies are luring companies to the United States.