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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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In 2018, Eos brought its production and supply chain back to the United States from China, and the expanded facility would further build on Eos’ investment in American manufacturing with the increased production of its zinc-based energy storage systems.

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Alcoa splitting into two companies; expecting 2.4x increase in automotive revenues to $1.8B in 2018

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The separation is intended to qualify as a tax-free transaction to Alcoa shareholders for US federal income tax purposes. It has a low 19 th percentile position on the global bauxite cost curve. With proximity to owned refinery operations, its mining reserves will provide a consistent supply of low-cost bauxite.

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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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The drive unit’s high efficiency means low costs of ownership: Fuel costs compared with an equivalent gasoline engine are much lower, at around €4 (US $4.70) per 100 kilometers (62.1 The lower CO 2 emissions also mean owners pay less in motor vehicle tax. In gasoline mode, these figures are 5.6

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Top 5 Electric Vehicle Start-Ups in India

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The finance minister announced a tax break for people who purchase electric vehicles in an attempt to increase their popularity. The company also produces low-cost lithium-ion scooters, which they displayed at the Auto Expo 2020. After the partial lockdown was lifted, the company sold over 1,000 electric scooters.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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It will also list current tax credits and incentives applicable to EV charging. a standard for high performance green buildings that in 2018 will become the basis for the International Green Construction Code. The 35 new partners include: Bates College. Berkshire Hathaway Energy. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. City of Seattle. Con Edison.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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The Cantwell-Collins plan is almost exactly what Mr. Obama proposed in the campaign and after first taking office–a 100 percent auction of permits and a large tax rebate to the public. percent per year over the next four years so that in 2018 there is a ten percent reduction from the baseline. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.),

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