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Tesla supplier Talon Metals on Manchin EV Bill, Tesla & more

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Todd is based in Washington DC for Talon and therefore has a front-row seat to the wrangling among various parties regarding Senator Manchin’s new EV tax incentives in the Infrastructure Reduction Act of 2022. Todd pointed out to the Detroit News yesterday that it will take a range of. and other battery minerals in the USA.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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Lutz, who retired earlier this year, called the car Detroits "moon shot" and an attempt to wrest the mantle of innovation back from the Japanese. They leased a few (at a loss) to those that could afford it. AND the Detroit car companies were laughing. The Obama Administration doesnt understand that.

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UAW Seeking Friends in Washington DC, Threatens to Withhold Biden Support

The Truth About Cars

UAW leadership headed to Washington this week to drum up support from politicians as it engages in contract negotiations with Detroit-based automakers. While this has often been the status quo for the union, UAW President Shawn Fain has suggested the government would help ensure a fair deal with the automotive industry.