Cheaper batteries, I hope. But I fully expect lithium rich countries to look at this news with dollar symbols in their eyes.

Rightly so. No individual State should have that power.

That's a different topic. In general, yeah, States are going about this wrong by forcing laws on consumers and are not focusing on commercial and industrial reduction nearly enough.

Population isn't the right metric.

Look at car sales totals, and EV car adoption rates in California.

The battery chemistry favors the same conditions that humans prefer.

Cold regions, that are Worlds famous for skiing, will not like the pure electric adoption laws. The cars will continue to work, but at a reduced range. (Think 10% less.)

California and China already are leaders in this area

That's really impressive that they can see methane from satellite.

It begs for details. I would love to see 630 KM in a Chevrolet Bolt.

History is full of tiny details that sound so bizarre today.

Push one of them frozen oxygen comets (67P) our way and refill the atmosphere

I saw Serenity. This doesn't end well.