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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

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GM, though, is promising it will meet heavier towing requirements with its 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. Interestingly, a 2019 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) study predicted that as EVs became more widespread, battery prices would climb because the demand for lithium and other battery metals would rise sharply.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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One wonders if the recent headway at MIT in building lithium ion cells using ?virus? Haul or tow -- buy a Silverado. Forget the black helicopter conspiracies. Its been improving over time, but the power density and cost issues are still steep for what exists thus far. based technology will actually achieve any economy in production.

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