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The deal with Tewoo-ERDC is a five-year agreement that will see a minimum of 12, 000 tons of battery-grade lithium carbonate delivered to the Chinese commodity trader.
FORBES: By Alex L��tourneau of Kitco News
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While the company is focused on lithium carbonate, an updated feasibility study in October 2012 showed the ability to produce an additional 2, 000 tons of battery-grade lithium hydroxide and up to 30, 000 tons of sodium sulphate annually.
FORBES: By Alex L��tourneau of Kitco News
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Marubeni, a Japanese commodity trader, signed an off-take agreement in early January with Canada Lithium where the Marubeni will distribute 2, 000 tons of battery-grade lithium carbonate for three years with an option to increase distribution to 5, 000 tons.
FORBES: By Alex L��tourneau of Kitco News
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Some hurdles remain to creating a production-grade battery, such as a tendency for the pack to shed a small amount of capacity whenever it's put under enough stress.
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Vancouver's own EaglePicher Medical Power has recently announced plans to unveil the "industry's smallest implantable-grade medical battery, " which comes in at a mere .26-inches long and .09-inches in diameter.
ENGADGET: EaglePicher claims "world's smallest" implantable battery
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According to the EPA, a motorist who drives the Volt exclusively on electric power will pay an estimated 4 cents per mile in energy costs, while one who never recharges the battery and runs the car exclusively on gasoline (with premium grade required) will pay 9 cents per mile.
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