Green Nickel 101

How are batteries evolving to store more power and be more efficient for consumers? Leo and John talk about the advancement in battery technology and how it will improve EV adoption worldwide.Think nickel and have a green day!---Resources: - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/sk-targets-new-ev-battery-technology-two-years-ahead-of-rivals-1.1673767 - https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/exclusive-global-carmakers-now-target-515-billion-evs-batteries-2021-11-10/ - Spotl...

How can we make EVs more convenient for consumers? Leo and John talk about the advancement in smart & wireless charging for EVs and how it will improve EV adoption worldwideThink nickel and have a green day!---Resources: - https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1130055_wireless-ev-charging-gets-a-boost-single-standard-will-harmonize-systems-up-to-11-kw- https://www.powerelectronicsnews.com/wireless-charging-technology-for-evs/#:~:text=Wireless%20car%20charging%20is%20an,interview%20wit...

How Canada can become a leader in the energy and battery revolution? Leo and John talk about the upcoming commodity super cycle and what actions Canada should follow to be ready for it.Think nickel and have a green day!---Resources: - Canadian Mining Journal: https://www.canadianminingjournal.com/news/jv-article-magna-mining-aiming-to-capitalize-on-a-once-in-a-generation-nickel-cycle/ ---Dear Nickelheads, the content of this podcast is meant for general interest purposes only and is...

Are there any other ways to generate and store power that is more efficient than batteries? Leo and John debate on the effectiveness of hydrogen as a mean to generate energy and if it could be better than modern batteries configurations.Think nickel and have a green day!---Resources: - Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/technology/german-auto-giants-place-their-bets-hydrogen-cars-2021-09-22/- Bloomberg's Tartisan Nickel Press Release: https://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2021-10-13/tar...

How would we as consumers know if the batteries we are using are sourced in ecofriendly ways? Leo and John explain how different certifications are being created to give certainty to consumers and allow for the halting of the effects battery production might have on the environment.Think nickel and have a green day!---Resources: - European Commission: https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/waste-and-recycling/batteries-and-accumulators_en - Earth.org: https://ec.europa.eu/en...

Have you ever thought about how an electric vehicle works? Leo and John explain the anatomy of the EV and join up with a very special guest — General Motors' Cadillac Jack — to discuss the future of commercial EVs, how powerful they are, and how soon we can see them on the market. Think nickel and have a green day!---Resources: - GMC website: https://www.gmccanada.ca/en/electric/hummer-ev - Contact Cadillac Jack: www.highlandgm.com ---Dear Nickelheads, the content of this podcast is...

How will mining look like in the future? Leo and John discuss the advancements that could occur in the industry in the coming years and how they will make mining more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally conscious. Think nickel and have a green day!---Resources: - Ivestopedia Article: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/environmental-social-and-governance-esg-criteria.asp- Parker Article: http://blog.parker.com/electric-mining-equipment-is-poised-to-power-the-industry- Me...

Leo, John and Steve discuss the important role Jr. mining companies play in filling the upcoming supply gap of battery grade materials, and how working together as a team will lead to Canada becoming a leader for mining and supplying metals in North America.Think nickel and have a green day!---Resources: - CEO.ca: https://ceo.ca- Save Canadian Mining: https://savecanadianmining.com---Dear Nickelheads, the content of this podcast is meant for general interest purposes only and not intende...

Nowadays, technology has proposed many battery configurations, all with different components. Leo and John are here to explain liquid electrolytes, solid state (iron phosphate) and nickel manganese based batteries and define which one is the most powerful and useful. And the best part is they come with an special surprise!Think nickel and have a green day!---Resources: - Better World Solutions Article: https://www.betterworldsolutions.eu/lfp-or-nmc-battery/- Sino Voltaics Article: https:...

How green is nickel mining really? Join Leo and John as they explain the two variables of mining: terrestrial and ocean mining, their advantages and disadvantages and the best way to preserve the environment while mining for renewable energies. Think nickel and have a green day!---Resources: - Nature.com Article: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-02242-y- Green Peace Article: https://www.greenpeace.org/international/story/23164/5-reasons-to-stop-deep-sea-mining/- IUCN Artic...