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Toyota digs for Lithium

Revenge of the Electric Car

percent, roughly in line with other auto shares. Toyota uses nickel-metal-hydride batteries for the current Prius hybrid but has decided on lithium-ion batteries for future plug-in models. The stock has risen almost 10-fold in the past 12 months, and closed up 32 percent at A$1.85. STEP CHANGE IN DEMAND.

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Zero EVs May Qualify For the Federal Tax Credit Under the Inflation Reduction Act Requirements

EV Adoption

The critical materials in the battery that were extracted or processed in a country with a free trade agreement (which includes Australia, Chile, South Korea, etc.) Thanks to Edward Stewart at Autos Drive America for the above summary.). in effect with the U.S. Is effective: • Between implementation of the Act and Dec.