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President Obama Awards $2.3B for Tax Credits for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs; GE Gets Largest Battery-related Award

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billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for clean energy manufacturing projects across the United States. The 183 projects in 43 states include several for the manufacturing of advanced batteries; biomass projects; and vehicles. President Obama announced the award of $2.3 Aerovironment, Inc.

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Rough road for EV industry

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The company in March announced multiple price increases including its most affordable electric car, the Model 3 RWD—once touted at $35K—now has an eye-popping price tag of $46,990. Tesla isn’t the only EV manufacturer facing these hurdles. Building a domestic supply chain isn’t just a priority for manufacturers.

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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

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Methane (CH 4 ) emissions from landfills, livestock operations, or coal mines (GWP = 25). Sulfur hexafluoride (SF 6 ) from specific industrial activities, such as manufacturing of semiconductors (GWP = 22,800). Tags: Climate Change Perspective Policy. Replacing incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent bulbs. (4)

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GE Introduces Upgraded 7FA Gas Turbine for Power Generation; Improved Output and Efficiency

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A recent report by the Colorado School of Mines indicated that following recent discoveries, the United States now has 1,800 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, the equivalent of 320 billion barrels of oil—more than Saudi Arabia’s 264 billion barrels. Tags: Natural Gas Power Generation.

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Profile: Farmers Ethanol: Focusing on Sustainable Corn Ethanol Production and a Triple Bottom Line

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The ethanol industry would like to raise the amount to 15% or 20%, but they are facing strong resistance from automakers and small equipment manufacturers who believe 15% blends may damage the 97% plus engines on the market that weren't designed to run on anything more than 10% ethanol. Tags: Ethanol. gallon with corn at $4/bushel.

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New EV electric car calendar

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5 million government grant was awarded in the 2020/2021 budget to help set up Adelaide-based manufacturing facilities. No Australian plans yet, with the company focusing on America first then Europe. Chevrolet Bolt EUV – SUV version of Bolt hatchback on sale in America but unlikely in Australia.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

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This car was bought in or designed for america! Neutral catachip @ Apr 19th 2009 4:29PM Now only if electronics manufacturers could do the same thing. There are a few phone manufacturers that havent switched yet. Apr 19th 2009 10:27PM Andres: My laptop doesnt get confused with another because I am typing on mine, not the other.