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US and China Presidents Announce US-China Electric Vehicles Initiative, Six Other Measures to Strengthen Cooperation Between the Countries on Energy Issues

Green Car Congress

The roadmap will be made widely available to assist not just US and Chinese developers, but also the global automotive industry. Under the new plan, the two countries will work together to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, industrial facilities, and consumer appliances. Public awareness and engagement.

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One Atmospheric Nuclear Explosion Could Take Out the Power Grid

Cars That Think

In July, Chinese researchers urged their government to increase the country's readiness for defending against a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack. covering portions of Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

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Andy Grove: The U.S. must create an electric car industry - Apr. 17, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

must create a strong electric car industry. Why hes banking on an obscure Chinese electric car company and a CEO who - no joke - drinks his own battery fluid. car industry hinges on cutting-edge battery technology. Developing a domestic car-battery industry should be the focus of both corporations and the U.S. government.

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Inflation Reduction Act – How It Supercharges the Electric Vehicle Industry

EV Match

In our latest blog post, EVmatch advisor Jeff Pickett takes a deep dive into the landmark bill, looking at what the IRA means for climate change mitigation and the EV industry. Let’s dig into the specifics of what it means for the country, the planet, the EV industry and, perhaps of greatest interest to you, your wallet.

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Will a US tariff hike on Chinese EVs keep them out?

Baua Electric

Three Senate Democrats from car-manufacturing states on Thursday urged the Biden administration to increase tariffs on Chinese EVs, bringing bipartisan pressure to dissuade Chinese automakers from selling their products to the U.S. automobile industry as a whole.” automobile industry as a whole.”

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