The Chinese battery maker that supplies Tesla, Honda, VW and Daimler has created a new type of battery that doesn't rely on nickel or cobalt. Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) revealed the battery over the weekend at an industry conference in Shanghai. Details are being kept firmly under wraps for now and CATL isn’t offering a timeframe for the new battery. * What happens to EV batteries when they're worn out? CATL isn’t the only one looking to reduce reliance on nickel and cobalt.

Source: Stuff August 19, 2020 02:15 UTC