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Tesla discusses lithium refining facility’s water supply in Nueces

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Tesla representatives attended a community meeting in Nueces County about its proposed lithium refining facility for battery production. The Nueces County Commissioners Court held a public meeting recently to discuss Tesla’s potential tax abatement agreement with the county. Water Supply Concerns.

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Tesla’s proposed TX lithium refinery takes step forward as school district ratifies tax abatements

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During a special meeting, the Robstown Independent School District approved a taxable value limitation for Tesla’s proposed lithium refinery under Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code. million on property taxes over that period. Tesla discusses lithium refining facility’s water supply in Nueces.

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SK On signs 5-year lithium hydroxide supply deal with SQM

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Battery manufacturer SK On signed a lithium hydroxide supply deal with Chile’s SQM, a move that will further strengthen SK On’s supply chain for critical battery materials in coping with the US “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) following its recent deals with Australian lithium developers. million electric vehicles (EVs). Earlier post.).

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Environmental groups look to halt Tesla’s battery plant permits at Gigafactory Texas

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In a letter to Mayor Steve Adler, the groups called on the city to withhold permits for the electric vehicle maker, including Giga Texas’ dedicated battery cathode facility. In their letter, the groups claimed that the manufacturing process of batteries in the Giga Texas complex would require a substantial amount of water and chemicals.

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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

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Ford unveiled the F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickup. F-150 Lightning offers a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. Once power is restored, the truck automatically reverts to charging its battery.

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Volkswagen Group 2014 sustainability report shows progress on key environmental performance indicators; Strategy 2018 and leadership in e-mobility

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The Group’s sales revenue totaled €197,007 million (US$274,175 million) in 2013, while profit after tax came to €9,145 million (US$12,727 million). The volume of metallic “waste” increased in absolute terms over the reporting period as a whole due to increased production across the Volkswagen Group and the introduction of new models.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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This past week was certainly quite a whirlwind of EV news and developments from Volvo’s plans to end production of ICE vehicles by 2030, yet another proposal to reform the federal EV tax credit, chip shortages, Washington state’s plans to ban ICE vehicles by 2030, Lucid Air delay, Fisker to partner with Foxconn, and much, much more.

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