Science Jan 24 Salton Sea lithium deposits could help EV transition, support economically devastated area By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson
Economy Mar 28 U.S. seeks new lithium sources as demand for clean energy grows The element is critical to the development of lithium-ion batteries, which are rechargeable batteries seen as critical to reducing the carbon emissions created by cars and other forms of transportation. By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
Science Jul 08 Watch 7:21 Companies race to mine lithium, a battery essential The metal lithium has become integral to our daily lives, due to its essential role as a battery material in electronic devices. Over the next several decades, the rising popularity of electric vehicles is expected to mean the demand for… By Miles O'Brien
World Oct 09 3 scientists awarded Nobel in Chemistry for lithium-ion batteries The prize went to John B. Goodenough of the University of Texas; M. Stanley Whittingham of the State University of New York at Binghamton; and Akira Yoshino of Asahi Kasei Corporation and Meijo University in Japan. By David Keyton, Associated Press
Science May 31 Nanotechnology Tapped to Boost Hybrid Car Efficiency A day after President Bush instructed his Cabinet to develop a plan to improve fuel efficiency in cars and trucks, Nissan opened a facility to explore cutting-edge science like nanotechnology in its quest for environmentally friendly vehicles. By PBS NewsHour