Ann: VRC Lodges Environmental & Social Impact Statement for Bunyu, page-42

In 2016, over 40% of the world’s EVs were sold in China.
And just in case you were curious, China smashed that sales figure last year:
---- It’s only a matter of time before a challenger appears.

The Looming EV Crisis
In the meantime, I would direct your attention to another elephant in the room that nobody wants to talk about.
You see, China has one serious hurdle to overcome.
It’s the same crisis in which the rest of the world’s automakers are finding themselves.
I told you before that their success hinges on the one thing: securing the critical materials necessary to convert the world’s vehicles to electric.
I’m referring, of course, to lithium...

https://www.energyandcapital.com/articles/china-will-dominate-the-ev-market-in-2018/6222