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Bernie Moreno: “80% of the underlying chemicals [for EV batteries] come from…”

Featuring: Bernie Moreno, Republican | U.S. Senate, Ohio

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Bernie Moreno on EV mandates, auto dealerships, digital car titles, and future of America

Published | Video Starts at 09:19

It's such a silly analogy, but because it's so silly to think that the government should be telling us what kind of vehicles to drive. And by the way, the batteries explain to me how that's green. 80% of the underlying chemicals [for EV batteries] come from China. Most of our electricity in this country comes from fossil fuels. The cars are heavier, so you're wearing out tires. More insurance is dramat higher. (09:19–09:22)

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Asserts that 80% of the chemicals used in EV batteries are sourced from China.

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