Author: John DeMaio

John DeMaio is the President of the graphene division of Graphex Group Limited and the CEO of Graphex Technologies LLC, with over 35 years of experience in executive leadership and operational management in the energy and infrastructure sectors. He is responsible for the expansion of the graphite business into the U.S. and Europe. John DeMaio's previous positions include President, CEO, and Board Member of JouleSmart Solutions, General Manager of Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Vice President of MWH Global, COO of Thompson Solar Technologies, and Division General Manager of SPG Solar. He holds a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Cornell University.

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Nearshoring and the race to domesticating key minerals for electric vehicles

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2022 may be heralded as the year that critical minerals took center stage in the global quest to electrify mobility. Legislative efforts such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which provide significant incentives to strengthen the domestic electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, have served to focus increased attention on the crucial role of minerals in pushing EV adoption. However, automakers have voiced concern over the feasibility of stipulations placed on these incentives, particularly the requirement that 50 percent of critical minerals used in EV batteries be sourced from North America or a US free-trade partner by…

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