These days the immediate future of EVs is very much in flux. At some point, it’s fair to say that electric vehicles will be part of our everyday lives. Whether they become a staple of urban living where short-term trips are the norm or whether some battery technology is finally developed that lets owners drive 1,000 miles on a single charge,  the future of “green” transportation will hinge largely on the batteries that run them. And that’s opening a potentially lucrative door for investors. These ‘New Precious Metals’ Are Going to Profit Whether they’re serious about turning their entire product lines electric in the coming years, or they’re just virtue signaling for the masses, car manufacturers around the world are stepping up their EV production. It’s become obvious right here in the United States. Ford has recently committed to doubling production of its new electric truck, the F-150 Lightning. GM …