Demand will soon outstrip supply; the U.S. needs to bolster access using recycled and new materials.
The topic of critical materials and where they are sourced is at a pivotal point in the world of lithium-ion batteries. The United States’ challenges around developing a domestic supply chain for these materials needs to be at the forefront of conversations. Our country’s national security and global competitiveness in sourcing the critical materials that go into producing batteries depends on it—and we must act now.