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Rivian to turn coal mine to solar energy center in Kentucky

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Rivian plans to convert the Starfire Mine in Kentucky to a solar energy center. The Starfire Mine, Kentucky, was once one of the largest coal mines in the United States. It will be one of Kentucky’s largest renewable power projects once converted. The conversion is estimated to be a $1 billion solar project.

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UAW Launches Surprise Strike Against Ford Kentucky Truck Plant

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The United Auto Workers (UAW) launched an unexpected strike against Ford Motor Company, targeting its extremely important truck works in Kentucky. Ford’s Kentucky Truck Assembly, located in Louisville, is responsible for Ford Super Duty pickups, the Ford Expedition and the Lincoln Navigator.

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Ford investing $3.5B to build LFP battery plant in Michigan; partnering with CATL

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These LFP batteries will power a variety of affordable, next-generation Ford EV passenger vehicles and trucks under development, most of which will be assembled in the US. LFP batteries are very durable and tolerate more frequent and faster charging while using fewer high-demand, high-cost materials. With this $3.5-billion

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DOE announces approximately $64M in funding for 18 projects to advance H2@Scale

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $64 million in Fiscal Year 2020 funding for 18 projects that will support the H2@Scale vision for affordable hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and use. University of Kentucky. Hexagon R & D LLC. Carbon Composite Optimization Reducing Tank Cost. University of Virginia.

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Ford to build new EV and battery plants in Tennessee & Kentucky; $11.4B total investment in two mega-sites; 129 GWh/year total

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Ford Motor Company will build two new massive, environmentally and technologically advanced campuses in Tennessee and Kentucky that will produce the next generation of electric F-Series trucks and the batteries to power future electric Ford and Lincoln vehicles. An all-new $5.6-billion billion mega-campus in Stanton, Tenn. (a Earlier post.)

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Carvana trends report: Used EVs narrow price gap with ICE cars, triggering sales growth potential

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Meanwhile, some states that have been slower to EV adoption delivered record year-over-year growth, including Minnesota (+386%), Arkansas (+383%), and Kentucky (+263%). Of the 50+ EV models Carvana currently sells in the US, 24% met all criteria to become eligible for the Federal Used Clean Vehicle Credit in Q1 2024.

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Automakers meet Oklahoma Governor and state procurement experts to explore RFP for CNG vehicles for state fleets

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Representatives from automakers are meeting with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and procurement experts to ask questions surrounding a recently issued multi-state request for proposal (RFP) for affordable and functional compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles for use in state automobile fleets.

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