$ENRT While 2016 saw the emergence of the growing Electric Vehicle (EV) demand and it's resulting positive effect on Lithium demand and sharply rising prices. Several Analysts predict the convergence of EVâ??s with driverless vehicles to accelerate the demand growth in the Lithium sector. On January 3rd, auto maker Ford announced a new $700 million Assembly Plant to create a factory capable of producing high-tech electrified and autonomous vehicles. Ford also announced it would launch fully electric SUV with an estimated range of at least 300 miles and two new electrified police vehicles.