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Tesla Giga Mexico gets $153M incentive from Nuevo León

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Nuevo León’s state economic development council approved Tesla Giga Mexico’s incentives, which include the buildout of basic infrastructure like roads and water treatment. The incentives also include a reduction in payroll tax reaching 2,627 million pesos, equivalent to 3.37% of Tesla’s investment—not including its employees.

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Obama directs EPA and DOT to develop and issue next phase of fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles by March 2016

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EPA and NHTSA will also work closely with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) with the goal of ensuring that the next phase of standards allow manufacturers to continue to build a single national fleet. Accessory improvements (water pumps, fans, auxiliary power units, air conditioning, etc.). Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

Cars That Think

Most nuclear plants around the world today are large light-water reactors, with capacities well over a gigawatt—quite a bit more than typical coal plants. Large reactors need consistent and prolific water sources to cool themselves, something not every old coal plant can provide. Either option will be an uphill battle.

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You can lease a Toyota bZ4X for next to nothing right now

Baua Electric

Toyota has been dipping its toe into the EV water, mostly focusing on hybrids rather than electric cars. The steepest deal is on last year’s 2023 bZ4X base “XLE” trim, which is available for just $129/mo with $1,999 due at signing, at least here in Southern California. We also saw a deal for $119/mo and $4k down in New York.

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Inflation Reduction Act – How It Supercharges the Electric Vehicle Industry

EV Match

on a path to reducing emissions more than 40% below 2005 levels, per a Princeton University analysis of the measure’s impacts : expanded tax credits for EVs, batteries, solar panels and wind turbines. And what about changes to the EV tax credit? carbon sequestration (capture and storage, i.e.).

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

EV Match

Car and Driver ‘s comparison did factor in the $7,500 federal tax credit, but it didn’t consider state, utility, and local credits and incentives. Since these vary by state, the best place to see credits and incentives available to you is PlugStar. Utilities across the rest of California and the U.S.

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Study finds carbon capture & storage could be financial opportunity for conventional ethanol plants

Green Car Congress

Proposed modifications to the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard and recent revisions to existing federal tax credits create a substantial near-term opportunity to permanently sequester biogenic CO 2. Earlier post.).

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