Scientists make game-changing breakthrough that could solve major issue with EV batteries: 'Tremendous potential'

Scientists make game-changing breakthrough that could solve major issue with EV batteries: 'Tremendous potential'

Scientists are on the cusp of a breakthrough that could address a serious public health problem and an energy resource supply conundrum simultaneously.  The innovation is a potentially cleaner way to gather lithium, the coveted metal that's vital to batteries that power electric vehicles and other technologies. Experts in China think they can use solar-powered evaporation to extract the element from salt water, according to Tech Xplore and an ab…