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Tesla’s proposed TX lithium refinery takes step forward as school district ratifies tax abatements

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During a special meeting, the Robstown Independent School District approved a taxable value limitation for Tesla’s proposed lithium refinery under Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code. million on property taxes over that period. Tesla’s proposal had polarizing reactions from the event’s attendees.

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Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

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This means that it is eligible for a 50% company car tax reduction in Germany. It also uses a large amount of information for this purpose, including navigation, online traffic events, the customer’s driving style, and the vehicle sensors such as the camera and radar. lb-ft) at a speed of 1,250 rpm. mi) in the WLTP cycle.

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Ineos drives towards hydrogen car future – ET Auto

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The only waste emitted is water vapour. The only waste emitted is water vapour. Greenpeace UK’s senior transport campaigner, Paul Morozzo, called on the next government to reinstate the 2030 ban and increase tax on polluting vehicles. billion) a year on green infrastructure if in power.

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BC government unveils climate plan

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British Columbia continues to have the highest and most comprehensive carbon tax in North America. In 2013, the province’s froze the revenue-neutral carbon tax at $30 per tonne for five years, to allow other jurisdictions time to catch up with comparable carbon pricing mechanisms. —Climate Leadership Plan.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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This past week was certainly quite a whirlwind of EV news and developments from Volvo’s plans to end production of ICE vehicles by 2030, yet another proposal to reform the federal EV tax credit, chip shortages, Washington state’s plans to ban ICE vehicles by 2030, Lucid Air delay, Fisker to partner with Foxconn, and much, much more.

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Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

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The bill provides assistance to those Americans who may be disproportionately affected by potential increases in energy prices through tax cuts and an energy refund program. A strategic reserve complements the hard price collar and ensures the availability of price-certain allowances in the event of unusually high carbon prices.

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EEA says industrial air pollution cost Europe up to €169 billion in 2009; some 37% attributed to CO2

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This uncertainty is unavoidable, as the extent of damage will be dependent on the future development of society, particularly with respect to population and economic growth, but also how much value is attached to future events. —Revealing the costs of air pollution from industrial facilities in Europe.

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