Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will soon switch tofor the supply of cobalt and lithium for batteries
In the next two years, the company will studythe situation of cobalt and lithium mining in various countries and work with local organizations to reduce harm to the planet and improve workers' rights. Mercedes' Responsible Business Standard will promote Responsible Resource Management - the company hopes other automakers will support their initiative. If they fail to rectify the situation on the ground, they will end several supply chains.
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"In the future, we will only work with suppliers who are willing to comply with our requirements," said Markus Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management. "By doing so, we are paving the way for clean raw materials, fromwhich can be won by other market participants as well."
The company also plans to start its researchfor the production of cobalt-free batteries. According to preliminary data, new battery packs of the new generation can include 10% less cobalt as new mixtures become available. Mercedes plans to partner with Tesla, they also want to use less harmful materials in their cars.
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