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Sila introduces Titan nano-composite silicon anode material; 20% increase in vehicle range and reduced charge time

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Titan Silicon anode is 100% compatible with cylindrical, pouch, and prismatic cells to accommodate any OEM, any gigafactory, and any product design. Titan Silicon generates 50-75% less CO 2 per kWh than graphite during production. The formula used to engineer Titan Silicon is used today in the WHOOP 4.0 fitness tracker.

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EIA: US renewable diesel capacity could more than double through 2025

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US production capacity for renewable diesel could more than double from current levels by the end of 2025, based on several announcements for projects that are either under construction or could start development soon, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). billion gallons per year (gal/y), at the end of 2022.

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EV Supply Chains May Be Dirtier Than You Think

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Most of us know that even the most efficient, long-range EVs generate emissions during the raw materials extraction and production phases, and that’s before we count the logistics required to move everything around the world a few times in the process. As The Washington Pos t points out, the U.S.

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EIA: US average gasoline prices before Memorial Day highest since 2014

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However, refinery production of gasoline has not kept up with increasing US gasoline demand because of unplanned refinery and pipeline disruptions in recent months, which have contributed to rising retail gasoline prices. Washington State’s average gasoline price has been more than $3.00/gal gal for several weeks. gal, as of 24 May.

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Tesla introduces financing product for Model S customers; lease-sale hybrid

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Tesla Motors, in partnership with Wells Fargo and US Bank, has created an automotive financing product that combines elements of ownership and leasing for Model S customers. The 10% down payment is covered or more than covered by US Federal and state tax credits ranging from $7,500 to $15,000. driving distances, etc.).

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Panasonic partners with Sila to deliver EV batteries with unparalleled performance

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Panasonic plans to produce Sila’s anode material in its Moses Lake, Washington facility, qualifying it for tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act. Titan Silicon is designed for high-volume production and high performance. Titan Silicon is expected to optimize the Japanese supplier’s lithium-ion batteries.

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Tesla ships more vehicles from China to North America

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However, the April reports were proven to be accurate as both Model 3 and Model Y vehicles made their way to a port in Washington State on May 1. based customers to take advantage of the tax credits that make the cars more affordable. However, it is apparently moving forward with shipments to Canada. Tesla is likely keeping U.S.-produced