Cobalt supply chains are plagued by unethical mining practices in remote regions worldwide, and the material itself poses a notable safety hazard due to its tendency to catch fire or short-circuit when overcharged.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
What follows is less about whether you are being overcharged and more about who, exactly, is deciding your number.
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