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A Difficult Lesson
The United States learned the hard way
after the 1973 Middle East war when
Arab members of the Organization of
Petroleum Exporting Countries called a
boycott to punish the United States for
supporting Israel: When political and
military interests intersect with access
to a crucial commodity, national security
cannot help but be compromised. The
Soviet Union emerged as one of the
primary beneficiaries, with ongoing
access to cheap oil, as U.S. pump prices
doubled and cars lined up for blocks
outside gas stations.
The Necessary
Conversion
Today's arch-rival is China at a time
when Americans are working hard to
cut greenhouse gasses by converting
to electric vehicles. Since there is no
such thing as a Strategic Petroleum
Reserve for batteries, the United
States must enter this new era better
prepared by diversifying its access to
battery material and boosting
domestic manufacturing expertise.
Dependence on China is not an option.
Article By:
James Banks
VP of Government Affairs
Derek Automotive

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