Graphite will be in deficit from 2022 – here’s what EV battery makers need to do to secure the critical mineral

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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, China controls 84% of the global supply. Electrek spoke with Don Baxter, CEO of Ceylon Graphite, about how graphite is used in EVs, the supply chain issue, and how EV battery manufacturers can successfully source the vital mineral.

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Quick Charge Podcast: December 20, 2021

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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Tesla Model Ys spotted at Gigafactory Berlin, but production approval still uncertain

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Several Tesla Model Y vehicles have been spotted at Gigafactory Berlin. Production has been expected to start any day, but official environmental approval is still uncertain.

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Renogy’s ultra-flexible 100W 12V solar panel falls to $145, more in New Green Deals

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If you’re looking to expand your on-the-go power setup, then Renogy’s 100W solar panel is a great buy. The ultra-flexible design allows for up to a 248-degree arc and makes it a great choice for uneven surfaces. On sale right now for $145, today’s deal is a rare discount to save on this quality solar panel. You’ll also find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today, more on why going electric for your yard tools like the mower on sale is important, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Tesla says it has put 2017 battery packs in brand new 2021 cars in strange warning

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Tesla has been adding a strange new warning about putting battery packs as old as 2017 in brand new 2021 Model 3 vehicles for sale.

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These were the top 5 biggest electric bike news stories of 2021

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Electric bicycles have positively exploded in popularity this year. You don’t have to take our word for it – you can see that e-bike sales numbers are off the charts.

Consumer interest in electric bikes continues to grow, and more riders are pounding the pavement and the dirt than ever before. Electrek alone brought in tens of millions of views for e-bike news stories this year, further demonstrating how much fascination there is in the industry. Now we’re looking back on the biggest electric bike news stories of the year.

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Tesla removes new Roadster pricing, appears to have sold out $250,000 Founders series

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Tesla has removed pricing information for the new Roadster and stopped taking reservations for the $250,000 Founders Series version.

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Joyzis 300Wh portable backup battery review: Extra power at half the cost!

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I recently had the chance to test out a new portable backup battery from a company I hadn’t heard of before: Joyzis. They sent me their BR300 model to test out for my daily use needs. While I never know what to expect the first time I test a product from a new (to me) company, the Joyzis 300 Wh power station actually blew me away with the features and price.

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Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta update (10.7) with improved phantom braking and efficiency

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Tesla has started to release a new Full Self-Driving Beta software update (10.7) that improves the situation with “phantom braking” and even helps the FSD beta be more energy efficient.

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Still waiting on a delayed e-bike (or anything else?) It’s probably stuck on one of these ships

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Shipping times for just about everything have been stretched to new limits thanks to pandemic related supply chain constraints. While nearly every industry has been affected in some way, electric bicycles and other forms of personal mobility have been uniquely impacted.

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