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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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Between 2010 and 2021, worldwide nickel usage grew almost 90%. There are also unanswered questions about how to even finance electrification or road construction and maintenance given lost revenues from fuels taxes, Foss said. This surge occurred mostly in China, driven by steel manufacturing.

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UK Government Pre-Budget Report Offers Tax Exemptions for EVs, £30M in Additional Support for Low-Carbon Vehicles; Annual Fuel Tax Increases and End of Duty Differential for Biofuels

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In spring the Chancellor presents the annual Budget statement, which includes a detailed assessment of the state of the economy and the nation’s finances. In his statement, the Chancellor may announce changes to taxes and new spending measures. per gallon US) in real terms on 1 April each year from 2010 to 2013.

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Belfer Center report calls for policymakers to begin taking steps to change policies for funding US transportation infrastructure

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The US has up to now adhered to the user-fee principle in financing transportation infrastructure—i.e., users pay for the construction and maintenance of roads via a federal fuel tax. The US has up to now adhered to the user-fee principle in financing transportation infrastructure—i.e., —Huang et al.

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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

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From 2010 through 2016, average battery cost per kilowatt-hour has dropped 74%, from over $1,000 to $273/Kwh while energy density has improved 5% per year. Bloomberg New Energy Finance estimates battery cost will decline by almost 10% until 2025, when ZEVs will reach price parity with ICE vehicles. Grid overload is another concern.

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Proposed US Transportation Reauthorization Plan Links Greenhouse Gas Reductions to Transportation Planning

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Establishing a new program to finance planning, design, and construction of high-speed rail. The Fund is replenished by revenue collected from motor fuel taxes. The existing transportation reauthorization act, which is financed by the Highway Trust Fund, expires on 30 September 2009. Highway account balance. Source: DOT.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Valence is strengthening its automotive accreditation by working towards TS 16949 accreditation in 2010. The vehicle is slated to arrive at select Ford dealers in 2010. ton truck, will account for most of the volume and Valence projects revenues of as much as $3 million in 2010 from the PVI contract. The Maxity, a 7.5

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