Bolivian Lithium May Make the Country Rich
Katie Cordrey — December 10, 2009 — Autos
References: treehugger & bloomberg
According to Pike Research, sales of lithium-ion batteries are projected to increase nearly 900% over the next 5 years. This is exciting news for potential investors and for the country of Bolivia, since Bolivian lithium is so abundant.
Salar de Uyuni in Southwest Bolivia is the world’s largest salt flat, measuring more than 4085 square miles. The brine of the salt flat contains between 35% and 80% of the world’s lithium reserves, enough to put batteries in nearly 5 BILLION EVs and hybrid cars!
As automakers shift away from fossil fuel-powered vehicles, Bolivia's resource contributions to lithium-ion batteries may soon help to reduce CO2 emissions, improve the lives of ordinary Bolivians, and make investors rich.
Salar de Uyuni in Southwest Bolivia is the world’s largest salt flat, measuring more than 4085 square miles. The brine of the salt flat contains between 35% and 80% of the world’s lithium reserves, enough to put batteries in nearly 5 BILLION EVs and hybrid cars!
As automakers shift away from fossil fuel-powered vehicles, Bolivia's resource contributions to lithium-ion batteries may soon help to reduce CO2 emissions, improve the lives of ordinary Bolivians, and make investors rich.
Trend Themes
1. Increasing Sales of Lithium-ion Batteries - The projected 900% increase in sales of lithium-ion batteries over the next 5 years presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the energy storage industry.
2. Transition to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles - As automakers shift away from fossil fuel-powered vehicles, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the automotive industry to develop and produce more electric and hybrid vehicles.
3. Abundance of Bolivian Lithium Reserves - The abundance of lithium reserves in Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the battery manufacturing industry, as it could help to reduce CO2 emissions and improve the sustainability of energy storage systems.
Industry Implications
1. Energy Storage - The increasing sales of lithium-ion batteries present disruptive innovation opportunities in the energy storage industry.
2. Automotive - The transition to electric and hybrid vehicles presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry.
3. Battery Manufacturing - The abundance of Bolivian lithium reserves presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the battery manufacturing industry, as it could contribute to reducing CO2 emissions and improving the sustainability of energy storage systems.
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