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US offers $12 billion to auto makers, suppliers for advanced vehicles

US offers $12 billion to auto makers, suppliers for advanced vehicles

Thursday, August 31, 2023

WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The Biden administration is offering $12 billion in grants and loans for auto makers and suppliers to retrofit their plants to produce electric and other advanced vehicles, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said on Thursday.

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Bosch CEO says US support needed for full expansion of California chip factory

Bosch CEO says US support needed for full expansion of California chip factory

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO/TAIPEI, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The top executive at German technology group Robert Bosch said on Wednesday the company needs subsidies from the U.S. government to carry out the full expansion it has planned for a California chip plant it is acquiring.

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Eaton to Invest $500M in North American Operations

Eaton to Invest $500M in North American Operations

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

CLEVELAND – Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced significant investments in its North American manufacturing and operations to support rapidly growing demand for its electrical solutions. The company is expanding manufacturing and bolstering resilience to increase the supply of its solutions for customers in utility, commercial, healthcare, industrial and residential markets across North America. The majority of these investments will be complete in 2024 and 2025.

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Stellantis Selects Charge Enterprises As EV Charging Partner for Dealers

Stellantis Selects Charge Enterprises As EV Charging Partner for Dealers

Monday, August 28, 2023

Global vehicle OEM Stellantis, whose brands include Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Ram, has formed a partnership with Charge Enterprises Inc. in which Charge has become an EV charging installation partner for Stellantis’ 2,600+ U.S. dealer network.

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Mercedes-Benz Ready to Kick Off Buildout of 2,000 EV Charging Hubs

Mercedes-Benz Ready to Kick Off Buildout of 2,000 EV Charging Hubs

Monday, August 28, 2023

Mercedes-Benz says it will begin opening high-power charging stations in October, with the first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hubs going into operation in Atlanta; Chengdu, China; and Mannheim, Germany.

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DOE Awards $34 Million to Advance the Production, Transportation, and Storage of Clean Hydrogen

DOE Awards $34 Million to Advance the Production, Transportation, and Storage of Clean Hydrogen

Monday, August 28, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced nearly $34 million in funding for 19 industry- and university-led research projects that will advance cutting-edge technologies to make clean hydrogen a more available and affordable fuel for electricity generation, industrial decarbonization, and transportation. Clean hydrogen will help achieve the Biden-Harris administration’s goals of achieving a zero-carbon American power sector by 2035 and a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.

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Tennessee Valley Authority Taps Blink for EV Charging Infrastructure

Tennessee Valley Authority Taps Blink for EV Charging Infrastructure

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Blink Charging Co., a manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, has inked a two-year contract with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to supply a range of EV charging solutions, including Level 2 charging equipment and DC fast chargers (DCFC) for both public and commercial fleet applications.

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DOE Announces Notice of Intent for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Advance EV Battery Recycling and Second-Life Applications

DOE Announces Notice of Intent for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Advance EV Battery Recycling and Second-Life Applications

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a notice of intent to provide up to $37 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to advance electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling, transportation, and design. As of July 2023, more than 3.9 million plug-in electric vehicles have been sold in America, with more than half of those sold since President Biden took office. With the demand for EVs and stationary energy storage projected to increase the lithium battery market by as much as ten-fold by 2030, it is essential to invest in sustainable, reduced-cost recycling of lithium...Read More

U.S. heads to Congo, Zambia to ramp up EV battery investments

U.S. heads to Congo, Zambia to ramp up EV battery investments

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

GREENWIRE | State Department officials are launching a first-of-its-kind workshop focused on EV batteries and metals in Congo and Zambia next month — part of the Biden administration’s effort to draw private investment to this part of Africa and offer an alternative to China’s dominant position in the sector.

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In 2023, Non-Fossil Fuel Sources Will Account for 86% of New Electric Utility Generation Capacity in the United States

In 2023, Non-Fossil Fuel Sources Will Account for 86% of New Electric Utility Generation Capacity in the United States

Monday, August 21, 2023

Amid the transition to an electrified transportation sector, efforts to decarbonize the U.S. power grid are evident in the planned additions and retirements of utility-scale electricity generating capacity. For 2023, added capacity will come primarily from solar (52%) and wind (13%), while batteries for stored energy will provide 17% of the new capacity. Natural gas is the only fossil fuel type contributing to new capacity and will account for 14% of the total. In contrast, nearly 100% of the capacity being retired is based on fossil fuel, led by coal (62%) and natural gas (36%). A total...Read More

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