1. Lithium isn't the only mineral to be concerned about.
2. "The technology will improve" is not always a reliable strategy. Fusion is perpetually almost here, for example.
3. Without a federal money printer propping up the EV market it would not exist.
4. Just because a lifestyle works great for you, e.g. walkable cities and ebikes, doesnt mean it will work for everyone.
5. How far into a dictatorial, command economy, are we capable of going into to effect a massive energy transition, i.e. how much do we force changes a substantial number of people have serious problems with?
2. "The technology will improve" is not always a reliable strategy. Fusion is perpetually almost here, for example.
3. Without a federal money printer propping up the EV market it would not exist.
4. Just because a lifestyle works great for you, e.g. walkable cities and ebikes, doesnt mean it will work for everyone.
5. How far into a dictatorial, command economy, are we capable of going into to effect a massive energy transition, i.e. how much do we force changes a substantial number of people have serious problems with?