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Environment & Energy

wasupaloopa

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2. Several months ago I read somewhere

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Tue May 1, 2018, 06:58 PM

May 2018

that the materials in our electric car batteries comes from South America and that there is something very negative about processing it.

I don’t recall the facts at this time.

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Wow. This is different. CNN actually notices there might be an ethical problem with your Tesla. [View all] NNadir May 2018 OP

Is there a current workable alternative that you have in mind? procon May 2018 #1

I read and think about energy in all of my spare time. NNadir May 2018 #6

Several months ago I read somewhere wasupaloopa May 2018 #2

What kind of car do you drive? PubliusEnigma May 2018 #3

Of course Eko May 2018 #4

A Sherman Tank. And you? NNadir May 2018 #8

Do they still use Samarium Eko May 2018 #5

The Idaho Cobalt Project expects to begin production next year. hunter May 2018 #7

It will produce 1200 tons per year for 12.5 years, according to the link. NNadir May 2018 #9

It will be like dog food. Certified child labor free cobalt the first ingredient. hunter May 2018 #12

interesting d_r May 2018 #10

I have a problem with the mindless enthusiasm... NNadir May 2018 #11