How the rising cost of lithium affects the electric car landscape

<p>The cost of lithium has risen more than 40% in the past year, which adds to the kaleidoscope of other issues that electric carmakers are facing. Lithium is essential to the batteries that power these vehicles. The Commerce Department says some U.S. manufacturers have less than a five-day supply of computer chips. We also examine the possibility of Russia cutting off its gas supply to Europe, and if the U.S. and others can pick up the slack.</p>