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Will the world run out of lithium?

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However, according to a recent publication in the scientific journal Joule , there is conclusive evidence that the world possesses sufficient raw materials, such as lithium and other battery metals, to continue transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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In the electric Mini that transportsecretary Geoff Hoon drove last week, the batteries and associatedelectronics take up all the space normally occupied by the back seats. It ispleasingly quick but will still only manage 150 miles between charges, muchless than a tank of petrol, even if it costs only £1.50 to charge overnight.