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SAFE Report: electricity shortfalls impede IRA’s materials production goals

Green Car Congress

Aluminum, the report says, is caught in the middle of the clean energy transition—it is a crucial component enabling economy-wide decarbonization, but at the same time is one of the highest emitting industrial materials. Unfortunately, the demand-side drives for aluminum outpace these few supply-side investments.

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What EV Drivers Should Know About Leasing an EV This Year

Blink Charging

Although the $7,500 consumer tax credit for buying an electric car is becoming more restrictive for new vehicles adhering to specific manufacturing requirements , there’s a provision enabling consumers to still enjoy the credit when leasing an EV assembled outside of North America.

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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. Credit: Tesla. Fast, Smooth, & Clean.

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Induction ovens with big batteries solve lots of problems

Baua Electric

Four removable, magnetic knobs for ease of control and cleaning. Integrated 3 kWh LFP battery provides unparalleled performance, back-up power to run the stove during outages, and load shifting for bill savings and clean energy use. Customers are responsible for applying for credits. Sleek, user friendly design and 12.8”

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

Clean Fleet Report

This Flash Drive is an introduction to the ZDX Type S, with Clean Fleet Report doing a more detailed ZDX review when we have had more seat time. Electric performance arrives at Acura In comparison, the ZDX Type S does quite well and is respectable stacked up against its competition in this area. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at 3.1

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Road Test: 2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus EV

Clean Fleet Report

The base MSRPs for the two, including the mandatory $1,095 destination charge are: Leaf S – $29,235 Leaf SV Plus – $37,285 The hatch expands the Leaf’s utility The Leaf SV Plus Clean Fleet Report tested had a final price of $37,815 that included $530 in options (splash guards and carpeted floor mats). Story by John Faulkner.

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ICM advances pathway to cellulosic ethanol with Gen 1.5 technology; collaboration with DSM and Novozymes

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The cellulosic gallons produced will be eligible to capture D3 RINs, cellulosic tax credits and California Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credits, which may result in an added value as high as $3.00 ICM’s Gen 1.5 per gallon above corn ethanol prices. This process also produces a high protein DDGS mix. Capex for the Gen 1.5