The idea that the West will make our own batteries is a mirage. These things will always be made in the cheapest countries. All other factories will likely shut down.
Wow, someone almost lost their house to a scooter fire, except some neighbors noticed and kept the flames from spreading...
"It turns out a scooter that was plugged in for charging had its batteries explode and scattered throughout the garage. Some of the batteries ricochet to the garage door, others were all the way inside the garage."