EV lithium consumption in Q3 2022 up 70% over last year

In Q3 2022, more than 77,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) were deployed in the cells of recently sold passenger plug-in vehicles globally, 70% more than was deployed in the same period the year before, according to Adamas Intelligence.

In the Asia Pacific region, LCE deployment rose 100% year-over-year in Q3 2022 to 49,000 tonnes, and over the same period there was a 91% increase in plug-in vehicle sales.

In Europe, deployment rose 18% year-over-year in Q3 2022 to 16,600 tonnes. There was a 4% increase in plug-in vehicle sales over the same period.

In the Americas, deployment rose 70% year-over-year in Q3 2022 to 11,300 tonnes, and over the same period there was a 42% rise in plug-in vehicle sales.

In Q3 2022, 58% of all LCE deployed onto roads globally was attributed to China, 13% to the US, and 6% to Germany. Together, these three countries captured 77% of the global market, up from a combined 71% in Q3 2021.

In Q3 2022, 59% of LCE units deployed onto roads in passenger plug-in vehicles were derived from lithium carbonate (compared to 54% in Q3 2021) and 41% from hydroxide (compared to 46% in Q3 2021). This indicates that LFP and NCM 5-series cells continue to gain market share from high-nickel batteries that use lithium hydroxide, like NCM and NCA.

As of Q3 2022, there are 537 unique passenger plug-in vehicle models available for sale globally (and 749 versions of those models), per data from Adamas. But the Tesla Model Y alone accounted for more than 10% of all LCE deployed onto roads globally in Q3 2022 and for more than 15% in combination with Tesla Model 3.

Canoo delivers its new LTV to US Army for testing

EV startup Canoo has delivered its new Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) to the US Army for analysis and demonstration.

Canoo says the electric LTV is engineered for extreme environments and includes stealth configurations. It incorporates carbon Kevlar for strength without added weight and is designed for passenger ergonomics and battery safety.

Canoo’s LTV has a proprietary all-wheel drive system that provides up to 600 hp of power. To meet the demands of off-road environments, it incorporates air springs, a raised suspension and 32-inch all-terrain tires.

According to the company, the new LTV can be converted from a pickup to a flatbed truck, a cargo vehicle and more. It can easily carry standard-sized plywood, construction and oversized materials, as well as tactical equipment or attachments for required missions. 

Canoo’s proprietary modular attachment system enables the LTV to have mission-specific configurations. Flatbed walls can quickly be exchanged for many other types of mounts, including racks, ramps, storage boxes, tents or tactical systems.

“The LTV is another milestone proving the power of our technology and how it can be used, even in tactical situations,” said Tony Aquila, Chairman & CEO at Canoo.

Cadillac revives iconic symbol for the CELESTIQ EV as it prepares for an all-electric future

Cadillac is gearing up for what’s expected to be the most significant transformation in the automaker’s 120-year history. For its flagship EV, Cadillac will bring back one of its most iconic symbols, first reserved for its most prestigious models, leading the brand into an all-electric future.

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Tesla ups its discount on Model 3 and Model Y to $7,500

2022 Tesla lineup (Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.)Tesla has upped discounts on the Model 3 and Model Y to $7,500, following a $3,750 discount earlier this month. A recent check of Tesla’s website showed lowered prices for both models, along with an offer of 10,000 miles of free Supercharging. The Model 3 now has an effective base price of $40,690, while the Model Y starts at $59,690. Before you…
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