Electric Vehicle Batteries Surprising New Source of 'Forever Chemical' Pollution

Scientists have uncovered a new source of hazardous "forever chemical" pollution: the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries found in most electric vehicles.

Some lithium-ion battery technologies use a class of PFAS chemicals, or per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, that helps make batteries less flammable and conduct electricity.

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Electric Vehicle Batteries Surprising New Source of 'Forever Chemical' Pollution : ScienceAlert

Scientists have uncovered a new source of hazardous "forever chemical" pollution: the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries found in most electric vehicles.