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2023-05-01 14:12:33 UTC - HELPFUL
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Cobalt won't be essential in all EV batteries soon. Alternative batteries without cobalt in the cathode are being developed, and some manufacturers like Samsung and Panasonic are eliminating cobalt from their batteries. CATL is starting producing sodium batteries. https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/26/why-lfp-batteries-are-poised-to-bring-down-entry-level-ev-prices/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/business/china-sodium-batteries.html
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