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sids99 t1_iszidyj wrote

Where will the lithium ion mines be? Probably a third world country with lax environmental laws.

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LlamaCamper t1_it076yw wrote

"lithium ion mines"

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sids99 t1_it0ah5j wrote

"pools", whatever tf you want to call them.

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LlamaCamper t1_it0dte5 wrote

You don't mine ions.

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sids99 t1_it0g9vh wrote

Yeah, you extract it using a lot of water. So what? It still isn't great for the environment. Replacing ICEs for EV isn't going to solve our issues. Personal transport is very destructive to our society.

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LlamaCamper t1_it0ko50 wrote

You don't mine ions. Ions. Can't mine them. Lithium you can mine. Ions no.

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Darsh9 t1_it04n6c wrote

Southwestern U.S. once the infrastructure is in place. In the early stages I suspect producers will be importing.

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kingkeelay t1_it4afh7 wrote

North Carolina, That’s why many manufactures are coming or expanding here. The lithium is abundant.

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sids99 t1_it4bixa wrote

Hopefully that benefits the state and doesn't hurt the environment or people's health. South Carolina learned their lesson.

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