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China is much more advanced than the rest of the world; they just created an electric car battery that is sustainable for the environment. China continues to create such sophisticated inventions that it wouldn’t be possible to live without that country since the rest of the world may take decades to catch up to their intelligence. The battery assembly is complex and technical, but creates such a difference in the world if something made to help the environment is sustainable in its processing too.
Considering China owns most of the cobalt mines in Congo, they are able to make the common type of battery, but also they have the most mining for lithium for a battery’s electric charge. This battery is complicated to form; to create one, cathode and anode materials are connected to thin sheets of metal which are about ⅕ the thickness of a human hair. Afterward, the batteries are stacked with separators, then moistened with electrolytes, and finally, rolled up. The entire process of creating the electrical car battery must be made in a room that minimizes air particles and moisture for it to work properly and efficiently. I think it’s important to take into account how China has advanced and how our world wouldn’t have created such change without them. This electrical car battery isn’t something that the rest of the world would be able to make for decades, so we should continue with China’s inventions.
I agree with your acknowledgment of China’s advancements in sustainable electric car battery technology, but it is important to consider the global collaboration and knowledge sharing required to address environmental challenges; with that in mind, how can international cooperation and technology transfer contribute to the development and widespread adoption of sustainable battery technologies, ensuring that environmental benefits are realized globally and not limited to a single country?
Hi Shayla! Thank you so much for responding to my comment. In response to your question, international cooperation and technology transfer play a crucial role in developing and adopting sustainable battery technologies worldwide, so by sharing knowledge, countries can collaborate to accelerate research and development. This will then lead to the creation of more efficient and environmentally friendly battery technologies that can be implemented globally, ensuring the benefits aren’t limited to a single country. Hope that helps!