Books by Steve LeVine
“The book’s cover gives the impression that it’s a broad account of the electric vehicle industry, but it’s very gripping. It doesn’t fit the mold of traditional investigative journalism—which often seeks to uncover misdeeds—but he finds out a lot. His research is thorough and revealing. He delves deep into the workings of the Argonne National Laboratory and meticulously constructs its history. He vividly portrays the internal challenges, tensions, and captivating events surrounding the development of the lithium-ion battery. He also chronicles the influential figures behind the battery’s evolution and the inevitable clashes that ensued. A significant portion of the book sheds light on the complexities of intellectual property law and the myriad disputes that arose among companies and individuals over the innovations that shaped the lithium-ion battery. It’s essential to recognize that the lithium-ion battery wasn’t the brainchild of a single person or lab. The Nobel Prize itself was awarded to three individuals: Akira Yoshino, Stanley Whittington, and John Goodenough. While they may be credited with the battery’s invention, its commercial success hinged on the companies that brought it to market.” Read more...
Interviews where books by Steve LeVine were recommended
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Volt Rush: The Winners and Losers in the Race to Go Green
by Henry Sanderson -
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The Powerhouse: Inside the Invention of a Battery to Save the World
by Steve LeVine -
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The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations
by Daniel Yergin -
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Charged: A History of Batteries and Lessons for a Clean Energy Future
by James Morton Turner -
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Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives
by Siddharth Kara
The best books on Batteries, recommended by Lukasz Bednarski
The best books on Batteries, recommended by Lukasz Bednarski
As the world turns to electric vehicles and renewable energy to help stave off a climate crisis, there will be huge changes for individuals, industries and even the world geopolitical order. Lukasz Bednarski, a battery analyst, former rare metals trader, and author of Lithium, The Global Race for Battery Dominance, talks us through some of the books that shed light on what’s going on, from the cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo to the high-tech labs where the latest battery technology is being developed.
