There are people mindful of this. Tesla actually took a step back in power density to go with a battery chemistry that reduced the reliance on expensive rare-earth minerals. And I’m using Tesla as an example since they aren’t the only one. And I’m not putting Tesla/Elon on a pedestal as other companies are looking to do similarly, they are the most visible that have recently switched battery chemistry in production vehicles.
So yes it is an issue but companies are working on addressing. I wish progress could happen over night but we know reality.
So yes it is an issue but companies are working on addressing. I wish progress could happen over night but we know reality.