Metal foils and copper chemicals are incorporated into both lithiumion and the nickel-metal hydride batteries that power fuel-efficient vehicles and will support the move towards mass e-mobility . The batteries used in electric vehicles are now a proven technology that can last for many years , guaranteed by their manufacturers . For example , Nissan says that its electric car batteries will last eight years or 100,000 miles , and Tesla offers a similar guarantee .

83

www . miningglobal . com