Today's electric vehicles are predominantly powered by nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) lithium-ion batteries. However, the inclusion of cobalt in this type of batteries has been considered as ...

Chinese EV battery manufacturer SVOLT has unveiled what it claims to be the world’s first cobalt-free battery. At Chengdu Motor Show the company showcased its innovative battery pack inside an Ora ...

If the high price tag is all that stands between you and your dream Tesla, you might be able to afford one in a few years. Panasonic is working on making new, cobalt-free batteries that will bring ...

A new battery material could offer a more sustainable way to power electric cars. The lithium-ion battery includes a cathode based on organic materials, instead of cobalt or nickel. Many electric ...

Researchers offer a new mixture of metallic elements to serve as lithium-ion cathodes. This 'high-entropy doping strategy' is part of an effort to remove cobalt -- and expensive and geopolitically ...

The rise of portable devices and electric vehicles (EVs) are changing the way we live and work. But the use of lithium-ion batteries, which are essential for powering up these machines, are drawing ...

For a long time, we’ve been hearing that cobalt is terrible. Its mining is linked to child labor, environmental damage, and loss of habitat to local wildlife — and its use is increasing. But there are ...