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The Nissan Leaf is Eligible for a $3,750 Tax Credit Again

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The automaker announced that the car has regained eligibility for federal tax credits, though for only half of the maximum $7,500. The car qualified for tax credits through the end of last year, but automakers have to recertify vehicles under the new rules, and Nissan has only just done that for the Leaf. has a free-trade agreement.

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How a possible UAW collision would have important ramifications on auto logistics

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A collision would additional complicate trade for transportation firms and feature “significant” results in the end, stated Thomas Goldsby, a lecturer on the College of Tennessee’s International Provide Chain Institute. “Those folks that are dedicated are going to be particularly nervous in the coming weeks.”

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Report: EV factories may be leading utilities to dirtier decisions

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Anticipated demand from the auto industry—as well as solar-panel manufacturing and data centers—is leading utilities to forecast single-digit percentage growth every year through the end of the decade in some regions, according to report.

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Ohio State takes first place in DOE/GM EcoCAR 3 competition

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EcoCAR 3 is the latest Energy Department Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition (AVTC) series and challenges 16 North American university teams to redesign a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro to further reduce its environmental impact, while maintaining the performance expected from this iconic American car. Horiba; DENSO; Champlain Cable Corp.;

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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By some estimates, upwards to 80,000 auto workers and a similar number in the auto supply chain have already been laid off globally to support the EV transition. The automaker has already begun idling auto plants and is warning of future closures to pay for its transition to EVs and to try to keep EV prices affordable.

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UAW president blasts U.S. mortgage to Ford three way partnership battery tasks

Baua Electric

The three way partnership is development battery crops in Kentucky and Tennessee able to jointly generating greater than 120 gigawatt hours every year. mortgage to Ford three way partnership battery tasks appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. ” In April, the UAW and U.S. ” In April, the UAW and U.S.

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New lightweight metals institute will be headquartered in Detroit

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The institute, expected to open this fall, is charged with establishing a regional manufacturing ecosystem to move advanced lightweight metals out of the research lab and into cars, trucks, airplanes and ships for both the commercial and military sectors. The ALMMII facility will be located at 1400 Rosa Parks Boulevard in Detroit.

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