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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

not internet-connected) and networked (internet-connected). National and personal security to transition to renewable energy Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has made it clear that relying on fossil fuels sold by foreign countries makes the US and its citizens very vulnerable, both personally and nationally.

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Documenting the EV battery material supply chain: Traceability challenges, Part One

Charged EVs

Statesmen are keen to bring raw material mining and processing to North America and Europe not only to boost economic activity at home, but also because, as the war in Ukraine has shockingly demonstrated, it’s a bad idea to become dependent on hostile or unstable countries for critical materials.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

Cars That Think

Just two countries—Chile and Australia—account for over two-thirds of global lithium reserves, and South Africa, Brazil, Ukraine, and Australia have almost all the manganese reserves. Ridership on buses and trains can be increased by improving connectivity, frequency, and reliability.