A new report suggests there's ample lithium in this Southern California desert outpost to help replace every gas-guzzler in the country with an emissions-free EV.

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The Salton Sea has even more lithium than previously thought, new report finds

But we shouldn't count on the desert lake to solve all our climate and clean energy problems.

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The United States currently imports 25% of its consumed lithium, down from 50% in 2020.

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California has enough lithium to supply the world, but can it open a new mine?

California’s Salton Sea has been a known hotbed of lithium for years, but no one has previously understood how much “white gold” was found there. Now a new study quantifies that, and it’s impressive.

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A California lake has enough lithium to power 375 million EVs

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Study: Salton Sea has enough lithium to make more than 375 million EV batteries

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California's infamous Salton Sea has been a known hotbed of lithium for years. A new study from the US Department of Energy is the first to quantify how much valuable metal is down there. Researchers from the Lawrence Berkey National Laboratory say the reserve can support the production of 3,400 kilotons of lithium. That's enough to build batteries for 375 million electric vehicle batteries.

A California lake has enough lithium to power 375 million EVs

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