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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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“Electric cars will not save the climate. Behavioral change is hard How willing are people to break their car dependency and other energy-related behaviors to address climate change? In fact, some 74 percent of those polled indicated they were already “proud of what [they are] currently doing” to combat climate change.

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Study finds air pollution caused by corn production increases mortality rate in US

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The study also shows how the damage to human health of producing a bushel of corn differs from region to region and how, in some areas, the health damages of corn production are greater than its market price. per bushel average corn market price of the last decade. Average health damages from reduced air quality are $3.07

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Amazon has a massive stake in Rivian, SEC filing shows

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E-commerce powerhouse Amazon has disclosed a 20% ownership stake in Rivian , an electric vehicle company from Normal, Illinois, a filing with the SEC reveals. In the filing, Amazon said at the end of September 30, 2021, the automaker owned roughly 20% of Rivian in a partnership that was revealed in late 2019. Rowe Price.

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Rivian announces a $2.5B funding round, bringing grand total to $10.5B

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Rivian has announced another successful private funding round led by Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, D1 Capital Partners, Ford Motor Company, along with funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. The funding round brings Rivian’s grand total of private investments to $10.5

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Rivian’s Amazon EV delivery van will drop packages in 100 cities by end of 2022

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Amazon and Rivian have collaborated on sustainable electric delivery vehicles since 2019, with pilot deliveries occurring over the past year. Today marks a significant milestone in our Climate Pledge commitment. Rivian builds its vehicles in Normal, Illinois. Rivian plans to have EDVs operational in 100,000 U.S. cities by 2030.

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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

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For example, if you buy a Tesla Model Y with a $7500 tax credit in 2023, but you only owe the federal government $3000 in taxes in 2019, the maximum credit you can use is $3000. How our EV Climate Loan works: Pre-qualify in minutes. If you’re in the market for a new EV, don’t let the sticker price deter you. Pre-Qualify Now