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SOFTBANK TO MAKE COBALT-FREE DATA CENTER BATTERIES BY 2027

SoftBank Group plans to manufacture lithium- and cobalt-free batteries for data centers in Japan by fiscal year 2027. The move aligns with Japan's broader strategy to reduce dependence on Chinese metal supplies.

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Sources: SoftBank plans to make lithium- and cobalt-free data center batteries in Japan as soon as FY2027, as Japan tries to cut its reliance on Chinese metals (Natsuki Yamamoto/Nikkei Asia)

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