Lithium Technology: How Its Made, Dream Cars - Electric BMW i8.

  This is the great video to grasp the technology empowering the BMW i8. This super car will be the best advertisement for electric cars on our roads. And now you can find the investment market implication of this lithium technology taking the world over.

Keith Kohl: Lithium Investing - Tomorrow's Energy Is A Metal.

  Keith Kohl has published a very good summary about the investing in lithium. Please visit the provided links to find out more information about him and his personal recommendations. Please read my legal disclaimer and note, that our companies or myself are not endorsing it and this post is for the information purpose only, as usual. You can find more information about lithium market and its major players from my previous entry today:

International Lithium And Ganfeng Lithium: "The End Of The Lithium 'Big 3'.

  "Joe Lowry has published a very interesting article about the lithium market, major producers and rising Chinese powerhouses in lithium industry. You can find now more details on International Lithium strategic partner Ganfeng Lithium. Apple Electric iCar and Warren Buffet BYD move into energy storage to chase Elon Musk with his Tesla Gigafactory bring Lithium back onto the radar screens of investors now. Read more."

International Lithium Corp. and Ganfeng Lithium Commence Work Programs on the Avalonia and Mariana Lithium Projects.

Powered By Lithium: Fully Charged - BMW i8.

  BMW i8 will turn the heads on the streets and this car will be the great ambassador for the new lithium empowered  technology. The technology from Super Cars will come into our mass market for electric cars. And we are working to build the secure supply of Lithium for this electric rEvolution now.

 "Electric Cars are not only about the price of oil, but about the ability to enjoy personal mobility in the urban centres with millions of people packed in megalopolises in China and India. Lithium based technology makes it possible. Read more."

International Lithium Corp. Update on Avalonia (Ireland) and Mariana (Argentina) Lithium Projects.

Mr. Kirill Klip, President, International Lithium Corp. comments, "We are very encouraged with the drill targeting potential revealed in the new results from our exploration program in Ireland. On the completion of the regional program we will be ready to drill test the new targets.

Europe is moving quickly into an electric vehicle early adoption stage with a record number of electric vehicle sales last year and a rapidly growing Tesla Supercharger network. With our important strategic partner Ganfeng Lithium, the Avalonia Lithium project aims to identify potential raw material supply for the rapidly growing Ganfeng Lithium business in Europe.

In Argentina, also with our key strategic partner Ganfeng Lithium, the Mariana Lithium Potash project is at the forefront of a developing mining alliance announced in Beijing last year between China and Argentina. I am particularly encouraged by the announcement by China in January of plans to invest $250 billion in Latin America this decade, which will spur further development of commodities in the region.International Lithium continues to seek and develop security of supply opportunities using specialized experience developed by the Company and partners since its inception."

Powered By Lithium: 2015 BMW i3 Review In Canada.

 The Canadian Car Review Show has made the great review of BMW i3 in Canada. If electric cars can make it in Canada, they can go anywhere! A lot of technical details to comprehend, now you can appreciate what is behind this lithium empowered technology. 

Electric Cars Growing In Popularity In China.

"Charging infrastructure for the electric cars will be the challenge in China, but nothing is out of reach for the existing technology. Investments and government push in "War Against Pollution" will turn the tide. Better electric cars are coming on the streets. Tesla Model III and GM Volt will launch the mass market for EVs. LG Chem is building its Lithium Megafactory to meet to rising demand and Foxconn - manufacturer of iPhones - invests in electric cars in China. Next step in action now is to secure the supply of strategic commodities for this rEvolution - Lithium and REE."

China Puts Billions Into Electric Cars & EV Charging Stations.

International Lithium Corp. Update on Avalonia (Ireland) and Mariana (Argentina) Lithium Projects.

Powered By Lithium: BMW i3 Super Bowl Commercial

  This the great commercial and Super Bowl is the best place to put it now. Electric Cars are flooding the streets and mass market is just few years away now. It is not only about the price of gas, it is about the clean air to breath for our kids. Just check the latest headlines about killing "Clean Diesel". We are working hard to make this electric rEvolution happen all over the world. Hopefully nobody will remember air pollution from ICE cars one day!

  "Electric Cars are not only about the price of oil, but about the ability to enjoy personal mobility in the urban centres with millions of people packed in megalopolises in China and India. Lithium based technology makes it possible. Read more."

Ganfeng Lithium: Global and China Lithium Carbonate Industry Report, 2014.

International Lithium Corp. Update on Avalonia (Ireland) and Mariana (Argentina) Lithium Projects.

Mr. Kirill Klip, President, International Lithium Corp. comments, "We are very encouraged with the drill targeting potential revealed in the new results from our exploration program in Ireland. On the completion of the regional program we will be ready to drill test the new targets.

Europe is moving quickly into an electric vehicle early adoption stage with a record number of electric vehicle sales last year and a rapidly growing Tesla Supercharger network. With our important strategic partner Ganfeng Lithium, the Avalonia Lithium project aims to identify potential raw material supply for the rapidly growing Ganfeng Lithium business in Europe.

In Argentina, also with our key strategic partner Ganfeng Lithium, the Mariana Lithium Potash project is at the forefront of a developing mining alliance announced in Beijing last year between China and Argentina. I am particularly encouraged by the announcement by China in January of plans to invest $250 billion in Latin America this decade, which will spur further development of commodities in the region.International Lithium continues to seek and develop security of supply opportunities using specialized experience developed by the Company and partners since its inception."

Lithium Race - Fast Lane Daily: 2015 BMW i8 Review.

  

  We need as many electric cars as we can get. It is not an EV for the mass market by any means. But BMW i8 will be the great head-turner and BMW serious involvement with BMW i3 in electric cars is very important. Further collaboration of BMW with Tesla could be very interesting. Elon Musk's enthusiastic report on the potential cooperation was later cooled down by BMW, but you never really know what is going behind the scenes. Lithium battery and Charging technologies could be the place for cooperation and Elon Musk was even talking about the Gigafactory in Europe.

Tesla Says In Talks With BMW. Musk Expects Battery Production Plant In Germany in 5 - 6 years.

  

  "We have very interesting news from Germany over this weekend. Now we can put Elon Musk's talk about hundreds of Gigafactories into perspective. Read more."

Lithium Rush: First BMW i8 in US sells for $825,000.

  

  Some people are already getting the Lithium exposure over excitement, judging by the lofty price paid for that BMW i8. I have just driven one thanks to Marcus Bateman from BMW I certified dealer at Sytner High Wycombe, UK. He will make the better deal for you! Just mention International Lithium to him. 

  The BMW i8 is like a fighter jet on the road with the perfect handling and it is totally silent in full electric mode, but with enough torque for all road conditions. For the real fun you can switch on the engine to feel the sport part of this super car. In my personal opinion, collaboration with Tesla can make BMW i8 even better - provide much longer full electric range and make the engine just for your Range Anxiety control, but switched off most of the time!

China Rolls Out Welcome Mat for Electric Cars: Ganfeng Lithium Partners with International Lithium in Argentina and Ireland.

AutoBlogGreen:

First BMW i8 in US sells for $825,000

"Here are some numbers. The standard BMW i8 starts at starts at $135,700. The first i8 in the US was auctioned off at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this past weekend and the auctioneers, Gooding & Company, said before the gavel was lifted the fist time that they expected the i8 with unique Frozen Grey Metallic and other upgrades to raise between $150,000 and $200,000 for the Pebble Beach Company Foundation. Turns out, the car eventually sold for $825,000 to an unnamed buyer.

Along with the honor of having the first i8 on these shores, the special plug-in hybrid comes with Dalbergia Brown leather upholstery, a set of Louis Vuitton luggage and something called a "professional edition" charging station along with laser headlights (subject to regulator approval). A number of other i8s were delivered to a few wealthy car shoppers who managed to make their way to Pebble Beach over the weekend, including automotive guru Roger Penske and Nest CEO Tony Fadell. The special edition was presented at the auction by Jay Leno and BMW North America president and CEO, Ludwig Willisch. You can't put a price on that. Just kidding. You can, and it's apparently $825,000. AutoBlogGreen."

Why Lithium? You Can Choose Your Reason: BMW i8 Or A $26 Billion Lithium Battery Market.

  Advance in Lithium Technology has made this kind of Electric Cars possible. BMW i8 is a Plug-In Hybrid - its full electric range is only 23 miles, but this car makes the statement how the Electric Future looks like already today.

      

  Lithium batteries are now the auto industry choice and this market will rise dramatically according to the recent report released by Navigant Research: "Lithium Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles Will Surpass $26 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2023." I will not go into the heavy stuff today which is making Lithium Technology so special: like specific power, energy density and memory effect, but you can study it in the report:

“The shift to lithium ion represents a major endorsement of the ability of this chemistry to perform consistently in an automotive environment,” says David Alexander, senior research analyst with Navigant Research.  “Most of the major automakers have introduced battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models in the last two years, almost all of which use lithium ion batteries for onboard energy storage.”

  Europe is the very important market for our strategic partner Ganfeng Lithium: now we are advancing our Blackstairs Lithium project in Ireland under the $10 million J/V agreement with our partner from China.

International Lithium: Moving Forward With Ganfeng Lithium.

"Ganfeng Lithium now operates its expanded production facilities which were put online last year. Company stock is halted due to "major asset acquisition announcement". ILC projects could become the part of Vertically Integrated Lithium Business supplying the raw materials to Ganfeng Lithium. Headlines about horrible air pollution in China are making rounds last couple of years and now Chinese government has declared The War on Pollution. I am proud to be the part of this fight for clean air with our International Lithium Team and this move provides the unique business opportunity for us. All major auto makers have announced J/V operations to produce Electric Cars in China and even Elon Musk from Tesla Motors is talking about Tesla Model S production in China in 3-4 years time."

International Lithium Meets The First BMW i8 Electric Drive in UK at Wentworth!

  I am looking forward to the start of BMW PGA Golf Tournament at Wentworth to meet BMW i8 and BMW i3 in person again! I will post some pictures.

International Lithium Meets The First BMW i8 Electric Drive in UK at Wentworth!

  

  This year we had a very good start at International Lithium: after long months of negotiations we have signed major deals with top Lithium Materials producer from China Ganfeng Lithium. Our company is now cleared of debts and has the capital to advance our projects. We have only one convertible at 0.10 CAD loan left  with the amount of 1 mil CAD due in December 2015 and Ganfeng Lithium will invest 10 mil in our Ireland J/V and 10 mil in our Mariana Brine project in Argentina. 

  In Ireland ILC will have 25% left in the project after 10 mil exploration program or Feasibility Study produced by Ganfeng Lithium. In Argentina we will start with 20%/80% J/V with Ganfeng Lithium and ILC will receive The Exploration Loan for 2 mil, which can be repaid from royalties or ILC's part of the proceeds from the project. In essence, our J/V terms will stay the same 20%/80% for the next round of exploration of 10 mil which should bring us to resource definition stage and initial stages of PEA. On top of it ILC has 10% back-in right into Mariana at the Feasibility Stage.

  You can find more details on ILC website. You can count on our Team at International Lithium that we will guide you about all our developments. I will personally blog here to address your questions, cut through the industry jargon and share with you my vision, please do not forget to share with me your thoughts as well! Read my full legal disclaimer and buckle up - we will have the great journey!