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Tesla said to be mulling U.S. battery plant with supplier CATL

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based battery plant with one of its suppliers, CATL, according to a new report. Bloomberg reported yesterday that Tesla is potentially looking to build an electric vehicle battery cell production facility somewhere in the United States with CATL , citing people familiar with the matter. to take advantage of these incentives.

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China is Unhappy with the Inflation Reduction Act and Has Complained to the WTO

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Among many other things, the Inflation Reduction Act changed the way EV tax credits work in the United States. With an eye on reducing America’s dependence on Chinese batteries and materials, the Act incentivizes automakers to source materials from free-trade-compliant countries and build EVs in North America. others might.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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As of June 15, 2022, Ford will no longer offer the opportunity to purchase its three all-electric vehicles, the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit Van, for new leases. ” Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota push for Congress to eliminate EV tax credit limits. battery production.” battery production.”

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Ford to Invest Additional $450M in Michigan for Hybrid and Plug-in Vehicle Production; Battery System Design and Development to Be In-House Core Competency

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Ford Motor Company will invest an additional $450 million in its electric vehicle plan, paving the way to build its next-generation hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle vehicles in Michigan beginning in 2012. from a large SUV factory to build the all-new Focus starting in 2010 and Focus Electric pure battery electric vehicle in 2011.

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NEMA endorses Biggert-Markey EV infrastructure bill

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The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), on behalf of its Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment/Systems (EVSES) product section, has endorsed HR 1685 , the Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2011. The credit is currently set to expire at the end of this year. Earlier post.)

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Fiat unveils 5 new boxy ‘Panda-inspired’ concept cars

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Of course, being Stellantis, they don’t seem to be going “all in” on EVs like they have been saying , but are offering these models using a “unique multi-energy platform ” to “ensure maximum relevance to customers wherever they live in the world” – meaning they may be built as electric, hybrid, or ICE, depending on what works best for the market.

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Can Fiat win over the hearts of Americans with its new, better 500e?

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But Fiat hopes to – finally – charm the US with the “immersive Italian experience” of its upcoming Fiat 500e – Stellantis’s first all-electric car in the US. It sold so few cars in the US that it is now discontinuing the few models it had on offer and going on all in on the 500e, according to a report in Jalopnik.

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