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Trade group asks administration to reinstate tariffs on Chinese graphite, critical material for EV batteries

Baua Electric

In 2018, the Office of the United States Trade Representative imposed tariffs of 25% under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, in response to China’s “unfair trade practices.” According to NAGA, China’s graphite supply surpasses global demand, allowing it to flood markets with cheap graphite and manipulate prices.

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Cash for Volts?

Revenge of the Electric Car

“A coalition of auto makers, battery manufacturers, utility operators and shipping companies wants the U.S. to offer tax credits for buying all-electric plug-in vehicles as part of a $128 billion program to get seven million such cars on the road by 2018. by Judith Burns for Dow Jones. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.)

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CRU: Lithium prices plunging as hype meets reality; impact of new supply, disappointing BEV sales

Green Car Congress

Weaker-than-expected demand in China is partly responsible, but the main driver has been the ongoing avalanche of new supply into the market, as plentiful cheap spodumene meets ample conversional capacity in China, the CRU analysts said. Chinese EV sales through to July totalled 696,000 this year, an impressive 41.5%

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Best smart helmets – keep your head safe while you ride!

Green Authority

There is obviously a high demand for protective headgear for motorcycle owners , bicycle users and more, but it’s 2018 and we won’t settle with the bare minimum. Do keep in mind Sena products are not cheap. Buy the Sena Cavalry Helmet. Buy Sena Momentum Inc Helmet. Buy the Reevu MSX1. Interested?

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Power Electric Scooter Buyers Guide | 2022

Plug In India

By Team PluginIndia We often get so many queries, from all of you about buying a high speed electric scooter. In this blog/video we will talk about the performance electric scooters you can buy now in 2022. They offer financial incentives to customers who buy EV’s. Especially those who want no compromises.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Electric Microbus for North America appears, at last

Charged EVs

Iconic design, two-tone paint, three rows, AWD; whatever you call it, the Buzz won’t be cheap. First, the Tiguan small sport-utility launched in 2018 arrived on the U.S. Whatever it is, it won’t be cheap Defining the ID.Buzz as a vehicle is difficult. 4s sold in Canada. Whatever it is, U.S. How popular was the concept?

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Tariffs on China aren’t the way to win the EV arms race – getting serious on EVs is

Baua Electric

News came out on Friday that President Biden is set to quadruple tariffs on Chinese EVs to protect the US auto industry from the rapid growth of Chinese EV manufacturing. The global auto industry is in a time of flux. China is the new Japan Well, Japan was the world’s largest auto exporter… until now.

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