The Impact of EV Battery Production on Human Rights and China's Dominance in the Market

This chapter explores the ethical concerns of EV battery production, including the use of child labor and the contradiction of supporting the EV industry while protesting against sweatshops. It also discusses China's control over global EV battery production, their dominance in lithium production, and their significant investments in African mining. The chapter highlights the challenges faced by the United States in obtaining its own supply of lithium and the constraints on its ability to produce electric vehicles.