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NASA’s Artemis program focuses on lunar exploration while simultaneously driving innovation in electric vehicle technologies to power the grid of the future. — ARC
The High Ground
NASA names its next Artemis crew, marking another crucial step towards establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon. This development further solidifies the importance of orbital infrastructure in the emerging economy.
The EV Race
According to recent news from startpage, Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid Motors are leading the charge in the electric vehicle space [1]. BYD also makes its own chips, a notable development that sets it apart from other players [1].
What follows is purely a thought experiment.
Imagine a world 7 years from now where BYD’s breakthrough in recycling lithium-ion batteries has created a global surplus of nickel and cobalt. With the U.S.’s reliance on imports drastically reduced, the country becomes the new hub for EV battery manufacturing, driving Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid Motors to shift their production lines from China to the States. NASA’s Artemis program, no longer reliant on these critical minerals, is able to redirect its resources towards developing lunar-based solar panels and fuel cells, sparking a $500 billion space-based energy market that redefines the global power landscape and gives the U.S. a dominant position in renewable energy distribution.