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Senators introduce bill to expand E15 sales, ban Russian petroleum products

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This legislation would make the sale of E15 year-round permanent; create a tax credit for higher biofuel blends; streamline E15 labeling; provide funding for E15 infrastructure; extend the biodiesel tax credit for three more years; and ban imports of Russian petroleum products. introduced the Home Front Energy Independence Act.

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Tesla offers six months’ free Supercharging for Model 3/Y buyers

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Get 6 months of free Supercharging when you order a new Model 3/Y with a valid referral link & take delivery by 12/31 → [link] — Tesla North America (@tesla_na) November 11, 2023 Tesla regularly offers added discounts or incentive programs to help boost sales heading into the end of the year or specific quarter ends.

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Tesla is most popular used EV brand in Carmax’s 2023 Electric Vehicle Consumer Report

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This spike in interest was initially detected in February and March of the previous year, a time that saw rising gas prices amid the escalating war in Ukraine. Peak search interest occurred in October, which was around the time when new rules for the US’ federal EV tax credit were being implemented.

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other recent developments, not least post-pandemic recovery, undermined Tsingshan’s short position, forcing the company to purchase nickel at increasing prices to cover the positions, and the LME to increase margin requirements for market participants.

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Roland Berger: Russian embargo against the Western automotive industry would hit Russia harder

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A decision by Russia to retaliate against sanctions imposed by the European Union and the US over Ukraine by imposing strong Russian sanctions—i.e., The country could then expect falling revenue from sales taxes and import duties. billion euros in tax and duty income in 2015. —Uwe Kumm.

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Lucid Air price increases due to rising raw material costs & supply chain challenges

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. “In addition, prices and transportation expenses for these materials fluctuate depending on many factors beyond our control, including fluctuations in supply and demand, currency fluctuations, tariffs and taxes, fluctuations and shortages in petroleum supply, freight charges, and other economic and political factors.

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EVs in France reach record market share

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share of auto sales, with BEVs taking 13.3%, and PHEVs, 8.3%. Against this background, BEVs’ 203,121 total sales represented YoY volume growth of 25.3% (from 162,106 units). December’s overall plugin result of 25.0% comprised 15.8% full battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and 9.2% plugin hybrids (PHEVs). BEV, and 8.5%

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