Throughout history development priorities have evolved, often matching the demands or ideals of society and industry. The Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, the Space Race – these all defined the priorities of global communities, and were spurred by several breakthroughs in science and technology. As such, the 21st century’s development themes were well defined when the …
Introduction: Demand for Mobility As transportation options have become more available over the past century, the number of road vehicles, airplanes, and ships have increased in number around the world. Cities have been designed or remodeled with transportation in mind: highways, public transit, parking, etc, while entire countries have their economies based on travel and …
Energy X has established a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pledge that is focused primarily on sustainability and community outreach. EnergyX is aware of the negative impact that mining can have on the environment and the economy of the communities where the process is carried out. Sometimes this can directly impact the wellbeing of the most …
Introduction: Commitments to Decarbonize The past decade has seen a global concerted push towards shifting to a sustainable, low-carbon economic model. From announcing net-zero goals aimed at balancing our carbon emissions to investing millions into electric vehicles, renewable energy, and the reduction of fossil fuels, countries have indicated an interest in tackling climate issues. In …
Introduction: Importance of Electric Mobility Electric vehicles (EVs) are set to replace traditional internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) in coming decades as auto manufacturers increase their production of EVs as a part of the global push to a low-carbon future. One of the key differences between ICEVs and their electric counterparts is the propulsion method: …
Introduction: Impact of Lithium Lithium has emerged as the critical mineral in the sustainability plans of many nations as we collectively seek to mitigate the effects of climate change by reducing our carbon emissions. Integral to electric vehicle energy storage and solving renewable energy’s intermittency issues, lithium is having a strong impact on global net-zero …
Introduction: Meeting Demands for Lithium As the prices and demand for lithium continue to rise, attention is being drawn to the need for lithium-ion battery recycling within the wider supply chain – potentially reducing the need for new lithium extraction in the future. The metal is integral to energy storage systems for electric vehicles and …
Introduction: What is a lithium-ion battery? Lithium-ion batteries are a powerful, lightweight and very high energy density battery that are used in consumer electronics, as well as energy storage systems for renewable energy and electric vehicles. These rechargeable batteries are also prized for their high energy storage capacity . Several types of lithium-ion batteries are …
Introduction: Lithium Supports A Sustainable World Lithium is one of the most important elements in the world’s shift to a clean, low-carbon future. Present in most household electronics as well as batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage units for renewable energy, lithium is powering the global transition to sustainability. Experts believe that lithium is …
In our end of year EnergyX all-hands meetings, I spoke at length about New Year’s resolutions. For the past 3 years I have created a “theme” for my year. In 2019, it was my “Year of Patience,” in 2020 I practiced a “Year of Sacrifice,” and finally in 2021 a “Year of Perseverance.” All of …