Electric cars are going to mean a lot of demand for nickel

Matthew DeBord/BI Nickel is an important component of lithium-ion batteries like those that power electric cars. As auto fleets become more electrified, this means there will be a lot more demand for the metal. Specific types of nickel ore are needed for batteries, and there could be shortages in the future. Commodity markets are being turnedupside downby the EV revolution. But while lithium and cobalt deservedly get a lot of the press, there is another metal that will also be changed forever by...