https://www.nsenergybusiness.com/features/six-largest-lithium-reserves-world/
That says about 61 million tons of lithium reserves are now known.
That is probably not sufficient to power the cars of the world in 2050.
—” probably not sufficient to power the cars of the world in 2050.”
Worry not!
Right now you can purchase a new Tesla in Europe and China that used LFP (lithium iron phosphate ) batteries.
Yes, fewer miles. But fear not, beyond the Freerepublic driving club, where everyone drives coast to coast every month...
In Europe and China, they mostly drive a short distance to the high-speed rail...
Don't forget, that has to be shared with all the bipolars, and other Dems/Libs of the world; not all of can be used for batteries.
We don't want them all off their meds!;-)