For over three decades, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have been at the center of the world energy transition—powering smartphones, enabling electric vehicles (EVs), and storing intermittent renewable energy. But as 2025 unfolds, cracks are beginning to appear in lithium-ion’s dominance. Rising lithium, cobalt, and nickel prices, mounting geopolitical risks, environmental concerns, and supply chain vulnerabilities are [...] The post Battery Wars 2025: The Promise of Alternatives to Lithiu...