It could take five to ten years for the US to scale rare-earth mineral production to support the EV industry, says Ellen Hughes-Cromwick, visiting fellow at Third Way’s Climate and Energy program. The former Ford chief global economist also weighs in on the role the government should play in EV policy.
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@crisnyendwa1261
August 18, 2025 at 4:51 pm
I think about this issue you guys in the USA may just be overanalyzing as opposed to just, starting. Because I believe that with Manufacturing and processing, it is important to start first, and there is no better Time in history to start but now. I simply say so because this can be a chicken-and-egg situation for as long as you just keep overanalyzing. It’s better to start production and utilize AI platforms to optimize production and scalability, including safety.
@koyko4
August 18, 2025 at 5:01 pm
Soon USA will be accused of IP theft of Chinese rare earth processes and patents. 😂
@PD55_
August 18, 2025 at 6:41 pm
The US was always happy to export its mining pollution, and evade environmental and safety regulations by allowing developing countries to do the dirty work. More profitable for US businesses too. The US will never be the low-cost producer of any of these commodities.
@mikethecargeek
August 18, 2025 at 8:40 pm
1:20 Joseph R. Biden invested $150 million in MP Materials and $258 million in Lynas Rare Earths… years before Trump (just sayn)