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CAP report estimates US will need 14M new PEVs and >330k new public charging outlets by 2025 to meet Paris targets

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The report, which focuses specifically on what states can do to ensure that adequate charging infrastructure is available, reports that while many states are well on their way to having the public Level 2 and DC fast charging infrastructure needed by 2025, the country needs significantly more to meet the Paris Agreement goal.

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Michigan Awards $543.5M in Tax Credits to Four Battery Makers, Who Announce Plans for $1.7B Investment in Li-ion Battery Plants in Michigan

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million in tax credits to four battery companies announcing plans to invest more than $1.7 The four companies receiving the tax credits and announcing plant plans are Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions LLC; KD Advanced Battery Group LLC; A123Systems Inc.; The MEGA board approved a state tax credit valued at $44.6

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Valence Applies for $225M in DOE Funds for Advanced Battery Production Facility

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Valence submitted its application requesting the federal grant funds over a three-year period and plans to fund the remaining $359.4 of the total project costs) through Texas state and local tax and other incentives. Funds under both programs are available to qualified companies. million (61.5%

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DOE Inspector General review finds automotive Li-ion battery maker LG Chem Michigan misused Recovery Act funds; DOE management, low market demand contributory

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LG Chem Michigan officials estimated that DOE’s 50% share of the cost to complete the five production lines called for by the grant agreement would be $22 million, an amount that would significantly exceed the remaining funds available under the grant award. LG Chem Michigan), formerly Compact Power, Inc.,

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Battery companies receive cash boost

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Investment in advanced battery companies continues in the USA where the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) has awarded $543.5million in tax credits to four companies with plans to invest more than $1.7billion in lithium-ion manufacturing facilities across the state.

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Keepin' it simple

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Dozens of manufacturers seem to be selling equipment at a range of prices, but few actually are available now. I am pleased to participate in the EV Project, which came late to the San Francisco Bay Area, and happy to get my tax-payer funded charger and DC Fast port. Quite likely not beyond the current programs.

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