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laist.com > brief > news > climate-environment > california-politicians-promised-white-gold-in-lithium-valley-but-are-those-dreams-fading

'Lithium Valley"

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1654+ words) Three years after Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed Imperial County's "Lithium Valley" to be a game-changer for California's economy and alternative energy transition, little has changed. The southern end of the Salton Sea contains rich sources of lithium, a mineral used…...

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California politicians promised white gold in???Lithium Valley.??? But are those dreams fading?

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1557+ words) Three years after Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed Imperial County's "Lithium Valley" to be a game-changer for California's economy and alternative energy transition, little has changed. The southern end of the Salton Sea contains rich sources of lithium, a mineral used…...

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New EV rebates

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1714+ words) Details: First-time EV buyers can qualify for a $3,500 discount when buying or leasing a new electric vehicle, as long as the retail price is under $50,000. If you’re looking for a used electric car, there’s still a price reduction available — a…...