Batteries for Apple’s new electric car will be made in China using toxic heavy metals

‘Chinese publication, Yicai Global has reported that global tech giant, Apple, is renewing its plans to be a major player in the electronic vehicle (EV) market, with operations to develop its own autonomous car on the way. Supposedly, Apple would be sourcing their batteries from leading Chinese manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. (CATL). CATL developed its own brand after splitting off from the battery division of Amperex Technology Ltd. (ATL), the largest battery supplier for Apple’s electronic products.
The Chinese manufacturer appears to be a growing force in the EV market, catching up in terms of name recall to other more recognized brands such as LG Chem and Samsung. However, the main item developed by CATL — especially for electric cars — is lithium-ion batteries. This, despite the numerous studies that have shown that these power sources produce dangerous gases when overheated. Ironically, many of these studies were made in China.’
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