Cobalt-free batteries reign in Chinese EVs. Why not the US?
The Indicator from Planet Money
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The Shift to Cobalt-Free Electric Vehicle Batteries
This chapter explores the shift from cobalt-based batteries to lithium-ion phosphate batteries in the electric vehicle industry, especially in China. It delves into the humanitarian issues of cobalt mining and evaluates the pros and cons of iron phosphate batteries as an alternative solution.
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