Lithium, the common ingredient in almost all electric-car batteries, has become so precious that it is often called white gold. But something surprising has happened recently: The metal’s price has fallen, helping to make electric vehicles more affordable.

Electrify America has awarded the Drive Electric Long Island Coalition a $50,000 sponsorship for a brand neutral electric vehicle education and outreach campaign for Long Island.

In the past decade, the automobile industry has experienced a revolution. While traditional vehicles are still going strong, the creation of affordable, mass-produced hybrids and electric cars has started a revolution.