US EV sales to hit record this year, but still lag behind China & Germany
Electric vehicle sales are expected to hit a record 9% of all passenger vehicles in the U.S. this year, according to Atlas Public Policy. That will be up from 7.3%…
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EPA car rule to push huge increase in EV sales
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose new rules limiting auto tailpipe emissions this week as part of a plan to accelerate a transition to electric vehicles in the…
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Many EVs to lose big tax credit with new rules
Sen. Joe Manchin, the West Virginia Democrat who negotiated terms in the new law of $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicle that require battery sourcing in North America, said…
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Global race to boost EVs range in cold weather
The problem that some owners of electric passenger vehicles and transit officials are finding in cold climates worldwide is that cold temperatures rob electric vehicle batteries of traveling range. At…
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Nevada lithium mine gets $700M loan from Energy
The U.S. Energy Department said on Friday it will lend Ioneer Ltd (INR.AX), up to $700 million to build its Rhyolite Ridge lithium mining project in Nevada, a major step…
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US official warns of risks posed by heavy EVs
Jennifer Homendy, The head of the National Transportation Safety Board speaks during a news conference On Wednesday, said she is concerned about the risk that heavy electric vehicles pose if…
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Energy Dept awards $74M for battery recycling, reuse
Energy Dept awards $74M for battery recycling, reuse Newslooks- WASHINGTON (AP) The Energy Department on Wednesday awarded nearly $74 million from the bipartisan infrastructure law for 10 projects to advance…
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US awards $1B to Schools for Electric Buses
US awards $1B to Schools for Electric Buses Newslooks- WASHINGTON (AP) Nearly 400 school districts spanning all 50 states and Washington, D.C., along with several tribes and U.S. territories, are…
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BMW to invest $1.7B in EVs at South Carolina
BMW to invest $1.7B in EVs at South Carolina Newslooks- DETROIT (AP) BMW will invest $1 billion in its sprawling factory near Spartanburg, South Carolina, to start building electric vehicles…
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Newsom opposes Tax The Rich for more EVs
Newsom opposes Tax The Rich for more EVs Newslooks- SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) A California ballot measure that would tax the rich to help put more electric cars on the road…
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Funds OK for 34 States, Car-Charging Network
Funds OK for 34 States, Car-Charging Network Newslooks- PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Biden administration said Wednesday it has approved ambitious plans by 34 states and Puerto Rico to create a…
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