Tesla is one automaker that continues to be ahead of the game. While other automakers are forming partnerships to strengthen their supply chain, Tesla is looking to become a lithium refiner and here is why.
It is common knowledge that electric cars are powered by rechargeable batteries and those batteries contain a variety of earthy metals. One of the main metals is lithium, refined from lithium ore. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average EV battery contains 8 kilograms (17.63 lbs) of lithium, making up a significant portion of a batteries metal content.
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