The U.S. Needs Minerals for Electric Cars. Everyone Else Wants Them Too.
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The U.S. Needs Minerals for Electric Cars. Everyone Else Wants Them Too.

The United States is entering an array of agreements to secure the critical minerals necessary for the energy transition, but it’s not clear which of the arrangements can succeed.
New Rules Will Make Many Electric Cars Ineligible for Tax Credits
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New Rules Will Make Many Electric Cars Ineligible for Tax Credits

The Biden administration hopes its guidelines for up to $7,500 in tax credits will encourage automakers to reduce their reliance on China for batteries and raw materials.
Falling Lithium Prices Are Making Electric Cars More Affordable
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Falling Lithium Prices Are Making Electric Cars More Affordable

An unexpected decline in the price of an essential battery material, along with those of other commodities, is good news for buyers. But experts disagree on how long low prices will last.