Lithium chemical innovation helps EVs become more sustainable
Vulcan Energy’s V-LION, the first lithium chemical to be produced without the use of fossil fuels, has won the Sustainability Leaders award for resources, energy and utilities.
Vulcan Energy’s founder and executive chair, Francis Wedin, and head of sustainability, Samantha Langley. Trevor Collens
Vulcan Energy’s V-LION is the first lithium chemical to be produced without the use of fossil fuels. This high-purity lithium hydroxide monohydrate has been designed for use in electric vehicle batteries, a significant step towards more sustainable EV battery production.
Traditionally, lithium extraction comes from hard rock mining or from salt from a brine reservoir. Vulcan Energy’s method relies on a technique called adsorption, which is considered to be more environmentally friendly because it doesn’t use chemicals. Once the lithium salt has been extracted from the brine, it is processed into a battery-grade product.
