The U.S. government is making concerted efforts to enhance its domestic supply chain of critical minerals, such as lithium, which are essential for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and the clean energy transition. Lithium ore mined in the U.S. currently requires shipping to China for processing, highlighting a dependency that contrasts with the National Nuclear Security Administration's efforts to build a lithium processing facility for nuclear weapon needs. Senators Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen have voiced their support for investments in lithium processing in Nevada, emphasizing the importance of responsible and environmentally-sustainable development of critical minerals. Additionally, the Biden administration is set to introduce the toughest-ever limits on auto emissions, aiming to accelerate the adoption of EVs and reduce reliance on traditional combustion engines.
The U.S. is continuing to try and improve its domestic supply chain of critical minerals used in batteries for electric vehicles as the Biden administration hopes to accelerate the country’s transition away from traditional combustion engines. https://t.co/8iJwC19l4b
The Biden administration is preparing the toughest-ever limits on auto emissions to accelerate sales of EVs https://t.co/b0gJWCxYrp
Nevada is a leader in lithium and critical minerals with the potential to power our nation’s transition to clean, renewable energy It’s critical to invest in our lithium supply chain, and make sure it’s done in a responsible and environmentally-sustainable way. https://t.co/xMrxLnbnFQ
To combat the climate crisis we need to move quickly to responsibly develop the critical minerals we need for our clean energy transition. I'm glad to see @ENERGY has approved an investment in lithium processing in Nevada, and I'll keep fighting to grow our clean energy economy. https://t.co/fx97xU1d00
Our government is just a clown show: 1. Lithium ore mined in the US would have to be shipped to China for processing. 2. The National Nuclear Security Administration is building a lithium processing facility to supply nuclear weapon needs. But even that facility won't be ready… https://t.co/JsetcGMQnv