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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

DETROIT (AP) — Jeep maker Stellantis says it will build a second electric vehicle battery factory in Kokomo, Indiana, that will create 1,400 new jobs.

The $3.2 billion joint venture plant with South Korea’s Samsung SDI is to start production early in 2027.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

A new proposal by the U.S. Department of the Treasury would make it easier for consumers to get a tax credit when buying a new or used electric vehicle, according to tax and energy experts.

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Friday, October 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Kicking off the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Tour and on National Manufacturing Day, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $5.2 million from the Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) Implementation Grants program for 41 small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) across the country to implement improvements at facilities that will save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. DOE also reopened the program for new applications, ensuring SMMs can continue to apply for grants throughout the next...Read More

Friday, October 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday issued new guidance on how a $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit can be used as a point-of-sale rebate starting in January.

Currently, consumers can only take advantage of the $7,500 new EV credit or $4,000 used EV credit when they file their tax returns the following year.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Oct 4 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor (7203.T) and LG Energy Solution (373220.KS) signed a supply agreement for lithium-ion batteries for use in the Japanese automaker's U.S.-built electric vehicles starting in 2025, the companies said on Wednesday.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

As the auto workers' strike enters its third week, one of the key sticking points is workers' pay in electric vehicle battery plants. Many of the plants are being built in the southern United States, where the workforce is predominantly non-union.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Fast charging network EVgo has announced a shift in its pricing model that expands kilowatt-hour (kWh) charging rates to each and every US state that allows it. By charging for the amount of energy used rather than the time spent charging, EVgo looks to incentivize EV drivers to spend less, while still utilizing a time-of-use component to alleviate some strain on the grid. We’ve broken everything down for you below.

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Although electric vehicles took roughly six years to get from 1% to 10% of global market share, it will take just six more years to reach 80% adoption, an RMI report says.

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Friday, September 29, 2023

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 authorizes EPA to offer rebates to replace existing school buses with clean and zero-emission (ZE) models. The 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebates process includes SAM.gov account registration, rebate application submission, review and selection by EPA, selectees will then submit purchase orders to request payment and then receive payment, which is followed by new bus delivery, existing bus replacement, and project close out. The program guidance and application process differ from prior EPA school bus rebate programs, so please...Read More

Friday, September 29, 2023

At the beginning of the year, EVgo announced that it was going to step up on charging reliability. As most EV drivers know, non-Tesla charging can be pretty hit and miss right now. The chances of actually getting stranded are still very low, but things like low speeds, having to switch stalls, and other more minor headaches are pretty common. So, a number of the larger charging providers announced this year that they’re taking solid steps to improve.

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