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S&P Global: looming shortfalls in copper supply will short-circuit net-zero goals absent significant new supply

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The challenge of meeting Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 “will be short-circuited and remain out of reach” unless significant new copper supply comes online in a timely way, according to a new study by S&P Global that examines the growing mismatch between available copper supply and future demand resulting from the energy transition.

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Fisker Ocean electric SUV starts at $37,499, pre-tax credit; leases for $379/mo

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Fisker is pricing its new Ocean electric SUV with an MSRP of US $37,499. After the US federal tax credit is applied, the cost of the Fisker Ocean drops to a starting price of US$29,999 (US). The Fisker Ocean all-electric luxury SUV rides on a complete, fully-engineered platform which will also underpin two additional Fisker models.

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GM expects Chevrolet Silverado EV to get full $7,500 tax credit

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General Motors (GM) expects the Chevrolet Silverado EV to get the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) full $7,500 tax credit. The all-electric pickup truck is scheduled to launch by 2024. If it does, the Silverado EV will qualify for the IRA’s full $7,500 EV tax credit. The Ultium line will likely adhere to the U.S.

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Automakers win extension on use of Chinese graphite in EV tax credits – ET Auto

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Treasury Department on Friday gave automakers additional flexibility on battery mineral requirements for electric vehicle tax credits on some crucial trace minerals from China, such as graphite. 1 restricting Chinese content in batteries eligible for EV tax credits of up to USD 7,500, which sharply cut the number of eligible vehicles.

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2023-2024 VW ID.4: Most eligible for full $7,500 EV tax credit

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4 electric crossovers on sale now are eligible for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit, VW confirmed Wednesday in a press release. VW notes in the release that it’s the first foreign automaker to qualify under tightened rules relating to battery supply that took effect at the start of the year. 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

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Snow Lake Lithium expects its all-electric mine to produce enough lithium to power 5 million EVs in North America

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Although it has only explored 1% of its 55,000 acre site in Canada, carbon-conscious mining company Snow Lake Lithium believes it can enable a massive domestic supply of the chemical element to EV automakers when it begins commercial mining.

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Tesla stock climbs on tax credit inclusion, continuing stratospheric rise in 2023

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Tesla stock ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) continued to climb on Friday following news that Model Y vehicles would completely qualify for electric vehicle tax credits. The post Tesla stock climbs on tax credit inclusion, continuing stratospheric rise in 2023 appeared first on TESLARATI.