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2024-04-25 23:54:22 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 3F5315E4B7D62B1E31DE42A463891F9A6A992CC13B9A5A39CE993F57FE24785C
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While it is true that electric vehicle production is driving demand for cobalt and nickel, at least one manufacturer, Tesla, is implementing cobalt and nickel free batteries in certain models. Notably though, these new batteries produce less power and have a shorter range. https://www.forbes.com/sites/korihale/2023/05/11/tesla-is-coming-clean-on-its-scope-3-emissions-impact-what-about-cobalt/?sh=54e1ac2847d6
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