2025-01-04 08:48:54
~50% of Tesla (most popular EV brand)'s cars use NO cobalt at all, and the rest of their cars use ethically sourced cobalt not from war torn areas of the DRC where child labour is common. Also, these batteries can be recycled up to 95% without any child labour involved. [Link][Link][Link] CURRENTLY_RATED_HELPFUL(10-1-2) Author
2025-01-04 18:21:17
Current note focuses on Cobalt as the primary resource that is exploited through child labor. Lithium too is exploited through child labor. While data on the extent of abuse is limited, it's likely part of the lithium supply chain is also exploited. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(0-2-1) Author