Big news for your next EV: Oregon just hit the jackpot with a lithium deposit worth $1.5 trillion! That could mean more U.S.-made batteries and maybe cheaper electric cars down the road. But here’s the catch—locals are worried about wildlife, water, and sacred sites getting bulldozed. So, will this ‘white gold rush’ bring jobs and cleaner energy, or just leave a mess? Time will tell, but it’s a classic case of progress vs. preservation. #LithiumRush #ElectricVehicles #OregonNews #SustainableFuture #MoneyMoves #Business