Sep 24, 2018 · Cobalt is a vital ingredient in batteries powering electric vehicles, smartphones and computers, but most of the world’s supply comes from a country where children work in …

Nov 28, 2017 · The bigger the electric car and its range, the more battery cells are needed to power it, and consequently the more carbon produced. Secondly, once in use, an electric …

May 3, 2021 · Here’s how This electric car battery takes the same time to charge as filling up with gas Three steps to clean up electric vehicle supply chains Use of electric vehicles is growing. …

Oct 27, 2022 · There is a lack of information about the environmental impact of electric vehicles' batteries. The Global Battery Alliance has now launched a Greenhouse Gas Rulebook. The …

Jul 8, 2021 · What’s stopping us from buying electric cars? It’s not just battery life - there’s a host of other issues we need to solve to usher in the green transport revolution.

Mar 27, 2019 · Buying an electric car is about as ethical as you can get, isn’t it? Not according to Amnesty International, who have highlighted a big issue with some of the batteries that power …

Jun 17, 2024 · Chinese automakers have a notable cost advantage due to lower labour rates, increased scale, healthy government subsidies, and more favourable battery costs (many of …

Jul 20, 2022 · The IEA’s Net Zero by 2050 roadmap says the world will need 2 billion battery electric, plug‐in hybrid and fuel-cell electric light‐duty vehicles on the road by that date to hit …

Oct 3, 2024 · Alongside, customers could buy just the vehicle body and lease a battery pack, reducing the upfront cost of buying an EV. Battery swapping also allows batteries to be …

Feb 22, 2023 · Owning a fully-electric vehicle in many European countries is less expensive than petrol or diesel models, according to new data.