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Honda looks to build a $14 billion EV and battery plant in Canada

Baua Electric

Reports say that Canadian industry minister Francois-Philippe Champagne has spent most of last year building up EV investments to solidify the country’s clean-tech future by offering tax breaks and the promise of overflowing renewable energy sources and rare minerals used in EVs. Thomas, Ontario, with production starting in 2027.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. AOI 11: Improving Mobility, Affordability, and Energy Efficiency Through Transit.

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BASF intensifying R & D of products for sustainable electromobility; triple-digit million euro investment in batteries over next 5 years

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Part of the investment is going to the construction of a new cathode materials plant in Elyria, Ohio. With our research activities we are substantially contributing to making electric cars affordable, environment friendly and sustainable. Earlier post.). This will include government-sponsored research and development programs.

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

Surge in EVSE essential EV sales are accelerating and are expected to grow exponentially , EV buyers taking personal action to fight the climate crisis , and/or discovering that EVs are safer, faster, more economical , and more fun to drive. In California, it is 134 mpg.

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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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NextGen Climate America. billion in loan guarantees to support innovative renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in the United States. This will result in a significantly smaller, lighter weight, less expensive battery pack (below $100/kWh) and more affordable EVs. Kansas City Power & Light. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

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DOE awards $34M to 19 projects to advance clean hydrogen

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded nearly $34 million to 19 industry- and university-led research projects that will advance technology solutions to make clean hydrogen a more available and affordable fuel for electricity generation, industrial decarbonization, and transportation. Earlier post.)

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The EV Transition Explained: Policy Roadblocks

Cars That Think

Affordability is expected to be just one highly contentious issue: Who, exactly, is going to pay for grid upgrades? Given the increased future dependency on renewables, the grid as a whole needs to be much more reliable and flexible than it is today. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

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