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Failure to equalise VAT on public charging a missed opportunity

My Energi

Citing concerns surrounding ‘additional pressure on public finances’ and ‘limitations surrounding legal and fiscal considerations’, ministers also rejected calls to reinstate EV purchase grants – a scheme that proved vital in supporting the growth of the electric car market before its closure in June 2022.

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A123 Systems receives interim court approval of $50M DIP financing from Wanxiang; responds to objections from Wanxiang, Fisker and others on asset sales process

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announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the "Court") has granted A123 interim approval to use $50 million of Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) financing, which is being provided by Wanxiang Group Corporation (Wanxiang). Li-ion maker A123 Systems, Inc. Earlier post.). Earlier post , earlier post.)

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New tax rule could save consumers thousands on home energy tech

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Zero rating will also be granted to products installed at commercial properties used solely for charitable purposes. In addition, it will help to further accelerate the government’s legally-binding commitment to reach net zero by 2050 – a good move all round.

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Battle of the (Anti-Nausea) Bands

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The company recently received a vote of confidence in that approach via an innovation grant from the UCSF-Stanford Pediatric Device Consortium. The PDC did not disclose the amount of the grant. Sense Relief's smartwatch app in action. Sense Relief App Instructions For Fast and Safe Relief From Nausea and Morning Sickness. youtu.be.

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Tesla Recalling Two Million Vehicles Over Autopilot Not Being Sufficiently Annoying

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Granted, the agency has launched dozens of special investigations into accidents where Autopilot was said to be a factor since the earliest accounts. Those, and other, marketing assertions have gotten the brand into some separate legal issues. The second probe was launched in 2021, citing incidents dating back to 2016.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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This opinion piece originally appeared in the Field-to-Pump blog, published by Renergie, Inc. ]. Current Legal Requirement for Use of Anhydrous Ethanol in the United States. US Environmental Protection Agency Grants Testing Waiver. In February, 2009, the US EPA granted Renergie, Inc. by Brian J. 40 CFR § 80.27

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7 Revealing Ways AIs Fail

Cars That Think

There are lots of possible reasons why organizations are reluctant to get into the nitty-gritty of what exactly happened in an AI incident or controversy, not the least being potential legal exposure, but if looked at through the lens of trustworthiness, it's in their best interest to do so.". 4) Explainability. Chris Philpot. Chris Philpot.

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