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EV Everywhere Blueprint outlines DOE technical and development goals for EVs for 2022

Green Car Congress

Even before these ambitious goals are met, the levelized cost [purchase cost + operating cost] of most plug-in hybrid electric vehicles—and of all-electric vehicles with shorter ranges (such as 100 miles)—will be comparable to the levelized cost of ICE vehicles of similar size.

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Will the world run out of lithium?

Drive Electric

Lithium is a naturally occurring element found in the earth’s crust and is usually found in mineral deposits, brine pools, and salt flats. Lithium is commonly used for rechargeable batteries, particularly in Electric Vehicles (EVs). How does lithium mining compare to oil mining?

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