Cobalt-free batteries reign in Chinese EVs. Why not the US?
The Indicator from Planet Money
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This chapter explores the importance of cobalt in battery technology for electric vehicles, detailing its advantages and the ethical dilemmas associated with its mining. It also compares cobalt-based batteries to lithium iron phosphate alternatives, highlighting recent industry shifts including Ford's announcements on electric vehicle production.
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