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EV tax credit rules get extension in big win for automakers

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The electric vehicle tax credit rules got an extension on Friday as the U.S. The United States has attempted to free automakers of their dependence on foreign materials in their battery packs and each year will require a greater percentage of both battery materials and components to be sourced and built within the country.

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Biden Administration mulls over reprieve from EV tax credits for automakers

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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. In March, the United States Department of Treasury published the battery sourcing guidance, which automakers must comply with to reap the tax credits from the IRA.

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GM expects Chevrolet Silverado EV to get full $7,500 tax credit

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General Motors (GM) expects the Chevrolet Silverado EV to get the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) full $7,500 tax credit. Fleet customers including for BrightDrop and the Chevrolet Silverado EV will benefit from the $7,500 commercial incentive,” stated General Motors. The Ultium line will likely adhere to the U.S.

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LG Energy Solution secures lithium supply for the North American market

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LG Energy Solution (LGES) signed an offtake agreement with WesCEF to expand its lithium supply chain for the North American market. According to the agreement , WesCEF will supply the South Korean battery supplier with up to 85,000 tons of lithium concentrate. The South Korean company is a longtime Tesla supplier.

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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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Eos Energy, a provider of safe, scalable, efficient, and sustainable zinc-powered long-duration stationary energy storage systems, announced Project AMAZE (American Made Zinc Energy), a $500-million planned expansion and a significant milestone to build 8 GWh of clean energy storage production capacity.

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China is Unhappy with the Inflation Reduction Act and Has Complained to the WTO

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Among many other things, the Inflation Reduction Act changed the way EV tax credits work in the United States. With an eye on reducing America’s dependence on Chinese batteries and materials, the Act incentivizes automakers to source materials from free-trade-compliant countries and build EVs in North America.

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Hyundai & SK On aims for 35 GWh battery facility for 300k EV production in the US

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Hyundai and SK On recently released more information on its battery cell production facility in the United States. The South Korean companies invested $5 billion in Bartow Country, Georgia, to build the EV battery plant. Each company is taking a 50% stake in the Georgia battery facility.

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