Lithium Americas said on Tuesday it has reached a final investment decision (FID) for constructing the first phase of the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada.

The Thacker Pass project is a joint venture between Lithium Americas and US automaker General Motors. Phase 1 of the project is expected to be completed in late 2027.

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The auto industry witnessed a different kind of March madness last month as buyers flocked to dealerships to lock in deals before President Trump’s auto tariffs lift prices by thousands of dollars, several carmakers said.

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GM’s electric vehicle sales nearly doubled in the first three months of the year, with impressive growth across all brands. Chevy is now the fastest-growing EV brand in the US, with the electric Equinox and Blazer rolling out, while Cadillac is quickly making a comeback in the luxury segment. Even GMC just had its best first quarter ever. With the broadest selection of models in the industry, GM continues outpacing EV rivals.

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E&E DAILY | Lawmakers are revisiting an old idea as they consider how to replenish the long exhausted Highway Trust Fund: tax electric vehicles.

Talk has been picking up in both chambers as key committees work to write legislation to approve highway spending over the next several years.

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