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Jan 26, 2022

How the rising cost of lithium affects the electric car landscape

Also today: The Commerce Department says some U.S. manufacturers have less than a five-day supply of computer chips. We also examine the possibility of Russia cutting off its gas supply to Europe, and if the U.S. and others can pick up the slack.

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Panasonic lithium ion batteries are shown at a 2018 convention in Las Vegas.
Panasonic lithium ion batteries are shown at a 2018 convention in Las Vegas.
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How the rising cost of lithium affects the electric car landscape