Auto companies need EV battery supply more than ever, but the costs are adding up.
Prices and a push to use local materials have carmakers investing in in-house battery supply.
That means car companies are seeking an alternative and racing to secure their battery supply in the US.
But the pandemic — and other disruptions, like natural disasters — shed a light on just how vulnerable that can also make auto companies.
It's complicated and time-consuming, but may ultimately be the best way car companies can get closer to lowering the cost of new EVs.
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