Next Generation EV Batteries Eliminate the Need for Deep Sea Mining

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As the latest meetings of the International Seabed Authority get underway in Jamaica to discuss possible mining of the deep sea for minerals such as cobalt, copper, nickel or manganese, a paper published today by the Blue Climate Initiative discusses advances in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology.
It notes the accelerating adoption of these technologies, which are leading to the replacement of EV batteries previously dependent on cobalt, nickel, and manganese.
Blue Climate Initiative Blue Climate Initiative "The rapid market adoption of these next generation batteries that don't use deep sea metals is transformational," said Jeanne Everett, Director of Operations of the Blue Climate Initiative.
Stan Rowland, CEO of the Blue Climate Initiative added "A common misconception in the media, promoted by mining companies, is that it's necessary to mine the ocean for metals for the growing EV battery market, even if it's disastrous for the ocean.