#MISSING_WORD-1023Select Missing WordCore & AcademicHard

Question 24

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Listen to the audio and answer the question.

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Listen to the recording: As the global push for green technology accelerates, particularly within the electric vehicle sector, there is a growing concern regarding the supply chain for essential components. Most modern batteries rely heavily on lithium and cobalt, minerals that are difficult to extract and geographically concentrated. This creates significant vulnerability for manufacturers. To prevent future production bottlenecks, scientists are actively experimenting with sodium and other abundant materials to minimize reliance on these ...
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