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EV Supply Chains May Be Dirtier Than You Think

The Truth About Cars

EV batteries weigh hundreds of pounds and require several minerals and other materials that have to be mined. Materials like manganese mined in South Africa can have significant negative impacts on local communities and the people doing the mining. As The Washington Pos t points out, the U.S.

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The Global Outlook of Electric Vehicles

Blink Charging

However, there are still challenges ahead, most notably with procuring the raw materials needed for battery production. Manufacturer challenges On the manufacturing side, global demand for EV batteries doubled in 2021, driven largely by China’s EV sales. Who are the top countries for EV adoption?

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EV Charging: A Look at the International Landscape

EV Connect

In addition to directing the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to tighten fuel efficiency standards, President Biden has made supporting electric vehicles a top priority, expanding consumer tax credits for EV purchases and mandating that the entire federal fleet of vehicles be converted to electric.