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First 35 State plans to build out EV charging infrastructure approved; more than $900M in FY22 and FY23 funding

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The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the approval—ahead of schedule under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program ( earlier post )—of 35 Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Deployment Plans from States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases are more affordable thanks to a loophole in the Inflation Reduction Act about commercial vehicles. Tesla Model 3 Highland is now available in the United States , Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The Tesla Model 3 Highland was recently launched in North America.

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50 U.S. states submit EV infrastructure plans for Biden Administration’s $5B fund

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Departments of Transportation and Energy (Joint Office) announced that all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico submitted EV infrastructure deployment plans for President Biden’s $5 billion fund. Once approved, state departments of transportation can deploy EV charging infrastructure with the funds available. “We

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GM leaps ahead in lithium mining race, secures next-gen extraction deal

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General Motors (GM) has secured a next-generation lithium extraction deal with Puerto Rico-based startup, EnergyX. EnergyX, which GM has invested an undisclosed amount of capital into, is looking to pioneer a new lithium extraction method entirely, which could place GM at the forefront of the most affordable lithium on the planet.

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President Obama, DOT Secretary Foxx announce $600M for 6th round of TIGER funding for transportation projects

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US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx joined President Barack Obama to announce that $600 million will be made available to fund transportation projects across the country under a sixth round of the US Department of Transportation’s Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery ( TIGER ) competitive grant program.

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Biden to pour hundreds of millions into building EV charging stations

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The project involves 22 states and Puerto Rico, with the total construction of about 7,500 EV charging ports. For Puerto Rico, some $51 million is earmarked to build out charging stations along its corridors. You can see a list of recipients here. The promise to bring in new jobs too is part of the package.