EVs Reliant On Cobalt For Battery SafetyCobalt is a must in EVs:
"While there is occasional hype around the idea that cobalt will be engineered out of batteries, the reality is that current and next-generation battery chemistries all rely on the metal to perform a crucial safety role. Put simply: cobalt stabilizes the cathode component of lithium-ion batteries, helping to ensure they do not catch fire."
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