EV Battery Technology: Know key materials of an electric vehicle battery and their uses

Battery is the most important component in electric vehicle technology

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Today we will tell you about the main chemical components of electric vehicle battery.

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The main chemical components in electric vehicle batteries are lithium, manganese, cobalt, steel, graphite and nickel.

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All these chemical components perform various functions in electric vehicle batteries.

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Energy is generated by moving lithium ions between the cathode and anode in a battery.

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Lithium-ion batteries offer higher energy density and durability than other batteries currently available

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Manganese is used to increase battery capacity and increase driving range of an electric vehicle.

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Cobalt is used to increase the life of electric vehicle battery

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Graphite is used to store lithium in the anode of the battery.

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Nickel is used to provide better corrosion resistance to the battery.

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