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Nissan will not build its next-gen LEAF in the US, risks losing EV tax credit

Electrek

Nissan will build the new model in the UK, but the affordable EV risks losing IRA tax credit eligibility. moreā€¦ The post Nissan will not build its next-gen LEAF in the US, risks losing EV tax credit appeared first on Electrek. The next-gen Nissan LEAF will not be made in the US.

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US Government announces $4bn in tax credits to build clean energy supply chain

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The US Government has announced $4bn in tax credits for over 100 projects across 35 states to accelerate a domestic clean energy supply chain. The post US Government announces $4bn in tax credits to build clean energy supply chain appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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EIA: State tax rates for retail gasoline and diesel increased in 13 states in 2023

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In January 2023, state taxes and fees on gasoline and diesel fuel averaged $0.3163 per gallon (gal) of gasoline and $0.3388/gal of diesel fuel, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). These taxes have increased in 13 states since July 2022. gal), although that low tax rate will gradually increase through May 2023.

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Should a tax on the rich help build EV infrastructure?

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Californians will vote later this year on whether to tax the wealthy to fund EV incentives and charging infrastructure. Proposition 30 would increase taxes on California residents who make over $2 million a year by 1.75% and direct the state to use that added revenue—estimated at $3.5

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Unifrax to build large-scale silicon fiber anode manufacturing line

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Unifrax, a global manufacturer of high-performance specialty materials, plans to build its first large-scale SiFAB (silicon fiber anode material) manufacturing line at its north central Indiana facility. The Indiana plant will be the first to begin building SiFAB long-term manufacturing capacity.

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Kia and Hyundai to build EVs in Mexico for IRA tax credit eligibility

Electrek

The move comes as the two automakers look to ensure EV models qualify for the IRA tax credit. moreā€¦ The post Kia and Hyundai to build EVs in Mexico for IRA tax credit eligibility appeared first on Electrek.

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Study finds limiting warming to 2 Ā°C would require at least a $200/t carbon tax globally

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The social cost of carbon has become the standard measure to benchmark the magnitude of the carbon taxes needed to implement optimal carbon policy. If we were able to measure this social cost accurately, standard Pigouvian logic tells us that the optimal tax should be such that the price of carbon is equal to this social cost.

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