The U.S. electric vehicle (EV) revolution is accelerating, but a critical speed bump has emerged: lithium shortages. As demand for EVs skyrockets in 2025, America’s ability to secure enough lithium—the “white gold” powering batteries—is under strain. 🔋
In Texas, a new facility is turning heads by extracting battery-grade lithium carbonate from wastewater using cutting-edge tech. 💧➡️🔋 While innovative, experts say this alone won’t close the gap. “The U.S. needs 10x more lithium by 2030,” warns energy analyst Priya Chen. “We’re racing against time.” ⏳
Meanwhile, China controls 65% of global lithium processing, per 2025 data, cementing its dominance in battery production. This divide raises questions about U.S. supply chain resilience as EV adoption grows. 🌏🔌
Young entrepreneurs are stepping up: Startups like VoltForge are exploring lithium recycling solutions, while the White House recently announced grants for domestic mining projects. But with global competition heating up, the road to energy independence remains bumpy. 🛣️⚡
