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CalCars' PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

We now have three working converted prototypes (both described in Fact Sheet above, shown in photos and here ): The Calcars first proof-of-concept: (100+ mpg plus electricity, 10-mile electric range, now with temporary lead-acid battery pack, soon to be replaced by nickel metal-hydride batteries).

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MP Materials has an ambitious US rare earth supply chain strategy to fuel EV innovation

Charged EVs

MP Materials is in the enviable position of having a mine and processing facility already up and running in California, and it has big ambitions. Matt Sloustcher: If you read the EV Tax Credit legislation, the sourcing restrictions on critical minerals are limited to the battery system. Advancing bipartisan legislation such as H.R.

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MP Materials has an ambitious US rare earth supply chain strategy to fuel EV innovation – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

MP Materials is in the enviable position of having a mine and processing facility already up and running in California, and it has big ambitions. Matt Sloustcher: If you read the EV Tax Credit legislation, the sourcing restrictions on critical minerals are limited to the battery system. Advancing bipartisan legislation such as H.R.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Small long-term evaluation program, including modeling of vehicle-to-grid building benefits and economics, begun with Southern California Edison, joined by EPRI, other utilities, US DOE. On the other side are two allied car makers, Frances Renault SA and Japans Nissan Motor Co., Establishing dealer network. Batteries not ready.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

It is aggressively in talks with Portland General Electric Plug-In Charging Stations , ( POR ) and other states including Michigan, and California that are scrambling to offer incentives. Tax credit incentives are also available to consumers in the U.S. The practice has a direct impact on California’s economy.