To Make “Made in America” EVs a Reality, We Need to Address the Elephant in the Room: U.S. Critical Mineral Supply
Download a PDF of this articleOver the last decade, electric vehicles have moved from novelty and aspiration to dominating conversations at the intersection of transportation and policy. As auto manufacturers and unicorn start-ups invest billions of dollars into electric vehicle manufacturing platforms to meet projected consumer demand or emissions standards, public officials of both parties – particularly in the Western United States – are moving quickly to develop policies that address ambitious climate goals and are increasingly looking to EVs as part of a solution. This focus on EVs is only expected to intensify under a Biden administration.
