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Are mining concerns for EV batteries exaggerated?

Are mining concerns for EV batteries exaggerated?

A new report from RMI suggests that worries about the demand for minerals for electric vehicle batteries may be overstated, highlighting the potential for recycling and innovation to reduce the need for new mining.

Julian Spector writes for Canary Media.

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EV battery repair is dangerous. Here’s why mechanics want to do it anyway

Fixing car and e-bike batteries saves money and resources — but challenges are holding back the industry.
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An EV slowdown? Battery makers are cool with that

The news that big auto companies like General Motors and Ford Motor are slowing their electric vehicle rollouts has one group a bit relieved: battery-makers.

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Looming Treasury rule could make or break Biden’s electric car hopes

Guidance from the Treasury Department will spell out how hard a line the U.S. is drawing against electric vehicles with battery parts or minerals sourced from China.
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Ford halts construction on EV battery plant ripped by GOP over China ties

The pause comes during the second week of a United Auto Workers strike against Ford, GM and Stellantis.
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What happens to an EV battery in extreme heat?

Sitting in extreme heat—or, even worse, charging in extreme heat—can age your EV's battery faster than normal.
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'Dead' electric car batteries find a second life powering cities

What do you do with old EV batteries that are too weak to run a car? Connect them by the hundreds to help power urban infrastructure.
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