Your average EV has six times more mineral content than a petrol or diesel-powered vehicle – and all those metals need to be dug, scraped, blasted, or leached out of the earth. There is massive demand for batteries as countries eye up ambitious zero emissions targets. But what’s the cost?
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Minerals Found In EVs
02:01 - Lithium Mining In Chile And Bolivia
06:39 - Copper Mining
09:36 - Cobalt Mining In The Democratic Republic of Congo
16:31 - Nickel Mining In Indonesia
20:47 - Manganese Mining In Gabon
21:56 - Deep Sea Mining
26:56 - Graphite Mining In Sri Lanka
29:39 - EVs vs. Combustion Engine Vehicles
30:59 - Battery Recycling
32:49 - Conclusion
WATCH MORE TRUE COST VIDEOS:
The Fake Doctors Behind Asia's Cosmetic Surgery Boom | True Cost | Insider News
[ Ссылка ]
How 'Devil Fish' Invaded North America. Could Pet Treats Be The Solution?
[ Ссылка ]
The True Cost of Lithium Mining
[ Ссылка ]
------------------------------------------------------
#insidernews #mining #electriccars
Insider's mission is to inform and inspire.
Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: [ Ссылка ]
Insider News on Facebook: [ Ссылка ]
Insider News on Instagram: [ Ссылка ]
Insider News on Twitter: [ Ссылка ]
Insider News on Snapchat: [ Ссылка ]
Insider News on TikTok: [ Ссылка ]
The True Cost Of Mining Electric Car Battery Metals | True Cost | Insider News
