Lead or lithium? Which would you choose? Our cover story explores that very question.
With new lithium giga factories emerging in Europe we find out why two firms who have traditionally been lead manufacturers — Sunlight and Amara Raja — are moving into lithium. In fact, Sunlight is already executing huge plans in this respect. It’s an illuminating read!
Other highlights of this edition include:
· A technical report into how neutron diffraction allows us to peer into the heart of a working lead-acid battery
· Find out why CBI has high hopes that lead battery tech could secure 20% share of a potential future $550 billion energy storage market
· All the insight and more in our reviews of four key industry meetings — EUROBAT, Madrid; Pb23, Athens; IFBF, Prague; and Battery Cells and Systems Expo, Birmingham
· We also reflect on the life, times and achievements of lead battery pioneer John Goodenough
Enjoy the issue!