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EPA issues emergency fuel waiver for E15 sales

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The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires the use of low-volatility gasoline during the summer months in order to limit the formation of ozone pollution. The Clean Air Act allows the EPA Administrator, in consultation with the US Department of Energy (DOE), to waive certain fuel requirements temporarily to address shortages. Earlier post.).

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Euro Manganese to begin assembly of demo plant in Czech Republic; production targeted for December

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Both shipments are being made by ocean freight from China, a change from rail, due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. As the project recycles historic mine tailings, it will clean up the contaminated site and eliminate a longstanding source of water pollution. Delivery of the initial shipment is expected on site in June. Background.

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Biden Administration announces $3bn plan for U.S.-based EV battery manufacturing

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As the Russian War against Ukraine launched earlier this year, material prices skyrocketed , causing many automakers to increase prices. The funding will support grants to build and develop battery and battery component manufacturing within the United States. I’d love to hear from you!

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UK To Add 300,000 New EV Chargers By 2030

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Clean transport isn’t just better for the environment, but is another way we can drive down our dependence on external energy supplies. As is the case elsewhere, prices of gas and home energy have increased dramatically since Russia invaded Ukraine last month.

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Europe’s Most Financed Luxury Car Brand

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With research based entirely on Google Search records this can not be deemed as highly significant, however it’s good clean fun. Porsche dominates the luxury car finance industry in the neighbouring eastern European countries of Hungary, Ukraine and Romania. This help to show that BMW is more of a bank than a car company.