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Ford partners with Haier, Trina Solar and Delta Electronics to launch MyEnergi Lifestyle in China

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At Consumer Electronics Show Asia, Ford launched a strategic collaboration with Haier (home appliance), Trina Solar (solar power) and Delta Electronics (power management) to introduce MyEnergi Lifestyle ( earlier post ) to China, a holistic approach for lowering the energy costs and carbon footprint of Chinese families.

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Ford to invest $1.8B in R&D in China

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billion) in research and development in China in recognition that Chinese consumers are increasingly driving global innovation. Ford announced that there will be more than 1 million SYNC-equipped vehicles on the road in China by the end of 2015. —John Lawler, chairman and CEO of Ford Motor China. billion (US$1.8

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Tesla requests tariff waiver for graphite amid rising demand for EV batteries

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Tesla stands as one of hundreds of auto industry players currently asking the US Trade Representative for extended tariff waivers on components imported from China. Tariffs levied during the Trump administration’s trade war with China are also adding more fuel to the fire. But this is not all.

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Profiteering Hampers U.S. Grid Expansion

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The deficit is driving up electricity prices, reducing grid reliability, and hobbling renewable energy deployment. The value of linking regional networks is widely accepted globally. Big Benefits One of the main values of connecting regional networks is that it enables, and is in fact critical for, incorporating renewable energy.

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LanzaTech closes $55.8M Series C round; PETRONAS on board as investor

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LanzaTech has technology, strategic and commercial partnerships with global entities, including eight Fortune 500 global companies. The company is also working with Capital Steel (China's fourth largest steel company) on a similar project.

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Hitachi Restructures, Spinning Off Automotive Systems Business; to Launch Group-Wide Strategies for Li-ion Battery and Renewables Businesses

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In addition, on 1 April, the company will introduce organizations to plan and propose R&D and business strategies for the whole Hitachi Group regarding lithium-ion battery and renewable energy-related businesses. The automotive market is experiencing difficult conditions due to the rapid contraction of global demand.

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How New Eligibility Criteria for the Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Affects You

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Simply put, this means if a manufacturer is mostly based in countries such as North Korea, China, Russia, or Iran, they won’t qualify for the tax credit. As the global electric vehicle industry expands, the Biden administration has made fostering the growth of electric vehicles within the United States a top priority.