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KOMMONSENTSJANE – Cobalt mining for lithium ion batteries – Electric Cars Are Not Green

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Workers, including children, labor in harsh and dangerous conditions to meet the world’s soaring demand for cobalt, a mineral essential to powering electric vehicles, laptops, and smartphones.. Source: Cobalt mining for lithium ion batteries has…

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KOMMONSENTSJANE – The Human Cost of Building Batteries for Electric Cars | Not Good for Humans or Planet

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https://ic-cdn.flipboard.com/natgeofe.com/bd75d6a98b15c520254d9e36f1c01977f86f6bd5/_xlarge.jpeg With the growing demand for electric vehicles, automakers are scrambling to obtain the raw materials needed for production. One of the most vital elements is cobalt, used in EV batteries to help cars run…

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KOMMONSENTSJANE – Is the Electric Revolution Coming to an End? EV Maker Faces Major Problems, Slashes Production in Half | China controls most of the raw battery material

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In the latest blow, EV maker Lucid Group slashed its production outlook by 50 percent, citing supply-chain disruptions and “logistical challenges,” The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.Other factors contributing to the expected shortfall are…

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KOMMONSENTSJANE – Ford, GM Raise Electric Vehicle Prices, Offsetting Tax Credits in Biden’s ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ | Instant Inflation Act

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Ford and General Motors have announced price increases for their electric vehicles, essentially offsetting the electric vehicle tax credits contained in Democrats’ “Inflation Reduction Act.” The price hikes effectively negate the potential tax benefit of…

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