# China Claims 'All-Iron' Battery Out Performs Lithium At A Fraction Of The Cost

> Lithium batteries essentially rule our world now. Our phones, cordless tools, and cars, to name a few, all rely on the technology, and it, in turn, relies on our ability to mine and process lithium.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2178442/china-all-iron-battery-lithium-cost/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a13c4e9817cbdb260f1278e)
- **Published:** 2026-05-25
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #battery #lithium #china #claims #cost #fraction #iron #performs
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