The high reactivity and flammable nature of lithium batteries have caused problems for electric vehicle (EV) makers over the years. Although players in the automotive supply chain...

China continues to dominate the global lithium battery supply chain, but the US could slowly develop into its competitor in the coming years, according to industry observers.

Driven by plunging prices and accelerating demand from the electric and hybrid automobile market, lithium-ion will emerge as the world's leading rechargeable battery technology and...