SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 30, 2026Interesting Engineering

US discovers 2.3 million metric ton lithium deposit that could power 130 million EVs

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The USGS discovered 2.3 million metric tons of recoverable lithium in the Appalachian mountains — enough to power 130 million EVs and supply 328 years of US imports. The find could help reduce America's dependence on foreign lithium, particularly from China-dominated supply chains.

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