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Debunking the "Electric Cars are evil due to Cobalt" argument!

Plug In India

Cobalt FUD Yes, Cobalt Mining is bad for the environment and bad for the people who live near these mines. [1] This is due to the fact cobalt is used to extract sulfur during the refining of crude oil. 4] 95% of Cobalt in battery packs are recycled. [5] Coated in oil, animals can be killed by poisoning or suffocation.