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The US’s largest solar panel maker opens a 3.3 GW factory in India

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The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) provided $500 million of the $700 million in financing for First Solar’s India factory. This $500 million in financing reflects the increasing strength of our partnership with India – DFC’s largest market and a like-minded partner with a dynamic private sector.

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DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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This US-owned and operated manufacturing plant in northern Alabama will be the first of its size in North America. Construction is expected to begin in 2023, subject to permitting and project financing, with first production targeted for 2025.

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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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Southern Company: Alabama Power. Charging infrastructure financing: Unlocking Up $4.5 Southern Company: Alabama Power. PGE will spend 5-10 percent of its corporate fleet budget on electrification, and commits to encourage and incentivize PGE employees to acquire EVs and serve as ambassadors for electrification.

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Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz says consumers would pay for a richer combine

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They proceed to finance at larger charges or hire automobiles. There was once a arguable construction at your plant in Alabama this past, the place government discovered underaged workers operating in Hyundai’s provide chain underneath pretend IDs. Our corporate maintains 0 tolerance.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Montgomery Area Transit System, Alabama: $2,675,000. Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation, Indiana: $2,180,000. Material is being financed and procured through the New York Power Authority. Delaware Transit Corporation, Delaware: $1,500,000. Ames Transit Agency, Iowa: $1,600,000.

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