Electric car prices could go up even as fuel prices soar - The Verge

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine drags on, prices of nickel have skyrocketed. It’s a major component of EV batteries, and could cause price hikes as the owners of gas engines are starting to feel pressure at the pump.

The price of a metal essential to battery production has risen dramatically The pressure isnt just at the pump. Photo by Andrew Hawkins / The Verge As US gas prices hit record highs in the wake of… [+3253 chars]

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