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Toyota invests more in the United States for battery & BEV production

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Toyota is taking the leap and investing more in the United States. The veteran automaker plans to invest more in its North Carolina battery plant in preparation for a new battery-electric SUV. The new SUV will be Toyota’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV) assembled in the United States.

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Battery-grade lithium carbonate forecast to trade at $74K/tonne in 12 months

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Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations forecast battery-grade lithium carbonate to trade at 504,813 CNY (US$74,000) per tonne in 12 months time. The only lithium production in the United States currently is from one brine operation in Nevada. Lithium is expected to trade at 484,185.00 Earlier post.).

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Inflation Reduction Act mandates escalating battery critical mineral requirements to qualify for EV tax credit

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The Inflation Reduction Act , which the Senate passed last week, revamps the electric vehicle Federal tax credit of $7,500 ( earlier post ). Among the changes are an extension of the tax credit through 2032, the removal of the unit-sales cap of 200,000 per OEM, and a new mandate for qualified cars being assembled in North America.

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Study finds EV buyers want rebates, not tax credits; government could have saved $2B

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A study by a team from the George Washington University finds that not all financial incentives are created equal in the eyes of prospective car buyers, and the current federal incentive—a tax credit—is, in fact, valued the least by car buyers. The current federal electric vehicle tax scheme is a pain. Roberson et al.

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US Treasury delays EV battery guidance, more vehicles could qualify for 2023 tax credits

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The United States Treasury department announced it will delay its guidance in regard to the sourcing requirements for battery materials in order for EVs to qualify for federal tax credits. The post US Treasury delays EV battery guidance, more vehicles could qualify for 2023 tax credits appeared first on Electrek.

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LG Energy Solutions & Hyundai team up for battery plant in the United States

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LG Energy Solutions (LGES) and Hyundai teamed up to build a battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States. Hyundai Motor Group and LGES signed a memorandum of understanding on May 26 in Seoul, Korea, for a battery cell manufacturing facility in Bryan County, Savannah, Georgia. based battery plant.

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Biden Administration mulls over reprieve from EV tax credits for automakers

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The reprieve would concern the eligibility of electric vehicles for the IRA’s tax incentives. One of the biggest concerns about the IRA’s requirements for EV tax credit eligibly regards battery packs, cells, and the materials used to manufacture them. We are going to have lots of battery capacity in the United States.