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Edison Says Cobalt Could Revolutionize Electric Car Batteries
The article explains cobalt's historic mystery to miners and credits Thomas Edison with a plan to use cobalt to boost battery capacity for a 100 mile car range. Edison seeks cheap, abundant cobalt sources to cut battery weight and reduce car costs, offering a noiseless, odorless fuel alternative to gasoline and steam.
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Thomas A. Edison
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