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TopicLithium ion batteries

Topic: lithium ion batteries

Race for batteries powered by the blood of Congo miners. Apple, Samsung, Tesla are complicit

In 'Cobalt Red', Siddharth Kara says there's a frenzy taking place in Congo, and it's pushing the African region back to the slavery era.

Escaping the Chinese connection in EV space impossible. This Indian company can change that

Even though the demand has been sorted, the sheer cost economics of operating an EV trumps everything else. Log9 story hold promise.

The Lithium found in Jammu can fuel India’s green ambitions, cut China dependence

Lithium found in Jammu should not just be a ‘feel-good’ discovery. It must be used to develop the entire electric vehicle and energy storage ecosystem in India.

How lithium deposits found in J&K could help bring down cost of electric vehicles in India

Central govt says 5.9 mn tonnes of lithium reserves have been found in J&K. Lithium's a key component in EV batteries & will ultimately help India achieve net zero emissions by 2070.

Thousands of animals are being relocated in Zimbabwe due to climate change 

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Why electric scooters are catching fire & should this really make you worry about EVs

E-scooters, being built by brands trying to make a name for themselves, are as safe as two-wheelers and cars that have internal combustion engines.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.