Visualized: Battery vs. hydrogen fuel cell

Several challenges are standing in the way of widespread FCEV adoption.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | July 14, 2022 | 10:20 am

Does gold’s value increase during recessions?

The above graphic uses data from Macrotrends to highlight gold’s price movements during recessions and compares it to changes in the S&P 500.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | July 11, 2022 | 12:26 pm

What are birthstones?

In this graphic based on data from the American Gem Trade Association, we look deep into 12 popular birthstones.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | July 11, 2022 | 10:39 am

How strong are rare earth magnets?

From tiny fridge magnets that hold to-do lists to powerful ones that create magnetic fields for electricity generation from wind turbines, there are many different types of magnets.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | July 6, 2022 | 4:07 pm

EVs vs. gas vehicles: What are cars made out of?

This infographic compares the minerals used in a typical electric car with a conventional gas car.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | May 30, 2022 | 3:30 pm

Mapped: The 10 largest gold mines in the world, by production

Together, they accounted for around 13 million ounces or 12% of global gold production in 2021.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | May 18, 2022 | 8:16 pm

The key minerals in an EV battery

The cells in the average battery with a 60 kilowatt-hour (kWh) capacity contained roughly 185 kilograms of minerals.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | May 2, 2022 | 8:55 am

How far are we from phasing out coal?

Coal-fired electricity generation reached all-time highs globally in 2021, showing that eliminating coal from the energy mix will not be a simple task.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | April 28, 2022 | 12:21 pm

Charting the gold-to-silver ratio over 200 years

This graphic charts 200 years of the gold-to-silver ratio, plotting the pivotal historical events that have shaped its peaks and valleys.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | April 27, 2022 | 2:06 pm

Lithium consumption has nearly quadrupled since 2010

Because of its role in clean energy technologies, lithium demand hasn’t only increased, it has transformed.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | April 13, 2022 | 12:13 pm

Mapped: US mineral production, by state

This infographic maps US non-fuel mineral production by state in 2021 using data from the United States Geological Survey.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | March 9, 2022 | 10:22 am

The 50 minerals critical to US security

This graphic lists all of the minerals that the government deemed critical to both the economic and national security of the United States.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | March 1, 2022 | 10:08 am

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