EVs in the cold We don't read or hear a lot on EVs in the cold but I found this interesting for us un cold climate of Canada ( and North America)
from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/electric-cars-regina-cold-batteries-1.5429665
"I wake up with a 'full tank' every morning because I plug in at night and I wake up and my car's fully charged in the morning," he said. "I've got more than enough range to do all the regular stuff that I need to do on a daily basis." (Tesla's website advertises ranges from 483 km and up, depending on the model.)
Also there is a Tesla and a few others buzzing around YK at -39
key words... enough to do all I need on a daily basis ....basically on a single charge.....while in our climate cobalt batteries range is near 50% ( other make ups are less) it's plenty for Hoi palloi and to which manufactuers will design models that will meet the day to day use. The smaller SUV is a trending novelty and ground breaker for many. Electric pick up trucks will be another that will be on horizon of many as soon as there is a variety.the masses will jump into this game and cobalt batteries will be the headline.
FT is at the cusp of being party to the electrification transformation that is upon us, ( not to forget the other uses of cobalt ) simply not seeing anyway around it.....what ever our problem is it's not a spur road, it's not an IBA or the likes..... it could be processing and if we have a plan for the wastes of that processing we cannot be far from a bigger announcement.