Salton Sea lithium deposits could help EV transition

Clip: 01/24/2023 | 8m 3s | Video has closed captioning.

The demand for electric vehicles is surging in the U.S., sparked in part by the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act and the subsidies it offers. But a looming supply shortage of lithium threatens to stall the EV transition. Stephanie Sy traveled to California's Salton Sea where lithium deposits could help meet the country’s energy needs and support an economically devastated region.

Aired: 01/24/23

Rating: NR

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Salton Sea lithium deposits could help EV transition

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