Imperial County Supports Proposed Lithium Flat Tax
County of Imperial and a coalition of local grassroots groups are backing a state proposal to tax lithium on a per-ton basis, something the industry opposes.
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County of Imperial and a coalition of local grassroots groups are backing a state proposal to tax lithium on a per-ton basis, something the industry opposes.
Amidst the shrinking, toxic Salton Sea, there’s enough lithium to meet the United States’ entire projected demand, and fuel the electric vehicle revolution.
World demand for electric vehicle batteries is expected to increase sharply in coming years. To prepare, some nations are seeking new sources for materials needed to produce them.
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