Interior secretary and former North Dakota governor says states, not federal agencies or Congress, will drive energy development under the new administration.
ExxonMobil expects its first lithium production in 2027. By 2030, it aims to produce enough to meet the manufacturing needs of well over a million EVs annually.
Supply is tight because one refinery shut down after an explosion and others are doing seasonal maintenance. Plus, the eco-friendly summer blend is costlier.