For safety and environmental purposes, many research institutions are constantly developing new technologies to replace lithium batteries.But the facts are quite cruel, the vast majority of electronic devices are using lithium batteries.That is, the market for this The type of battery needs is extremely high.
And such a phenomenon may lead to the scarcity of battery resources, especially in today's rapid development of electric vehicles now, but Apple is hoping to keep a battery of inventory.According to Bloomberg News reports, Apple has now directly to the cobalt ore source out of the claws , A key component required for lithium batteries, and Apple is reportedly negotiating with major cobalt miner companies for the first time to buy cobalt long-term directly from mining companies.
Apple iPhone 6 battery disassembly
In other words, while the industry is in the peak of the demand for electric vehicles, Apple will not suddenly find out that it lacks battery materials for making devices such as the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and MacBook.A quarter of cobalt Materials will be used to make smartphones, but that situation may change in the future.
This is because in the next few years, the demand for cobalt ore used in electric vehicles and other lithium battery applications will rise sharply, and the move by Apple is a preventive measure.
