Yes, that article isn't specifically about automotive batteries but I figured it was still fresh in reader's minds. It wouldn't surprise me if ICE cars had simi

Yes, that article isn't specifically about automotive batteries but I figured it was still fresh in reader's minds. It wouldn't surprise me if ICE cars had similar problems with conflict minerals, particularly in the catalytic converters. I'd love to see a really exhaustive study comparing the environmental effects of ICE and EV cars when taking into account the entire product lifecycle from mining, transport, manufacturing, power generation and distribution, refining, etc. I've seen studies comparing a few of these things but nothing that goes from the time some alloy is mined or oil is taken from the ground through the entire life of an automobile.