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I believe even ocean water is a potential source of Lithium if we ever get constrained on more direct sources. Unfortunately it's not really Lithium holding bac
by gleenn 4y ago
I believe even ocean water is a potential source of Lithium if we ever get constrained on more direct sources. Unfortunately it's not really Lithium holding back EVs, it's Cobalt and a few other rare earth metals. Also not sure how much having Lithium locked up in a heavily sanctioned country will help the big battery manufacturers. Edit: typos
- onlyrealcuzzo 4y agoDoesn't Iran export oil to China? I'm sure they can export lithium, too.
- Swizec 4y ago> Also not sure how much having Lithium locked up in a heavily sanctioned country will help the big battery manufacturers To put my cynic’s hat on: Having something the super powers want sounds like a great way to stop being so sanctioned. Great negotiating leverage.
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- 988747 4y agoOr a great way to get yourself invaded by said superpower.
- SuoDuanDao 4y agoI'm sure Iran is glad to field-test its drones in the Ukrainian theatre for this reason.
- dotancohen 4y agoHaving something the super powers want sounds like a great way to get invaded.