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Canada’s Budget 2022 calls for C$3.8B to launch Critical Minerals Strategy

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billion (US$3 billion) to implement Canada’s first Critical Minerals Strategy to capitalize on a growing need for the minerals used in everything from phones to electric cars. billion) in funding to make zero-emission vehicles more affordable and to build a national network of charging stations. Among its measures is up to C$3.8

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DOE to award almost $20M to new research and development projects for advanced vehicle technologies

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This topic seeks proof-of-concept, or seedling projects that complement the VTO Battery500 Consortium’s research to more than double the specific energy (to 500 watt-hours per kilogram) of lithium battery technologies which will result in smaller, lighter weight, less expensive battery packs, and more affordable electric vehicles.

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The Importance of Recycling and Repurposing EV Batteries

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The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) represents a significant step towards environmental sustainability. Addressing their disposal is critical to maintaining the environmental integrity of electric mobility. This cost reduction can be passed on to consumers, making EVs more affordable and accessible.

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This is Volkswagen’s Brilliant Strategy To Dominate The EV Market!

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The story of Tesla’s Model S also is the same they have revolutionized the electric vehicle industry and the way we look at electric cars. Room for customization of vehicles(They had a variety of options). But despite the similarities, there was a major difference between the Model T and Model S which was ‘AFFORDABILITY’.

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