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BNEF: global carbon capture capacity due to rise sixfold by 2030

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Still, despite significant acceleration in the sector in the past two years, the world’s capacity for carbon capture is not being deployed fast enough to meet climate goals at the end of the decade, according to BNEF research. Legislators have recognized this mismatch and are ramping up their support for the industry.

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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

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If Wyoming will be the first, there are signs that it won’t be the last. Nationally, the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act offers tax credits for nuclear projects in communities with retiring coal plants—something that will certainly increase interest in conversions. In Kemmerer, Wyo.,

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ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

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On the other hand, Mississippi, Oklahoma, North Dakota, and Wyoming are examples of states offering nearly no benefits to electric vehicle owners, and have nearly no EV sales. While the federal tax credit of $7,500 per vehicle may be thought to be the major factor in consumer decision making in the U.S., Whereas California has over 2.4%

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

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The lower handles the dual-zone climate control, while the upper has the 12.3-inch Spacious Interior The interior is open, spacious and comfortable with the substantial center console allowing for underside storage. The padded dash—with winglets at each end—is divided into two horizontal spaces. inch 3D digital instrument screen.

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Republicans introduce bill that would hand US EV lead to China

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Republicans have introduced a bill to eliminate the US EV tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act, with the effect of slowing US progress on EV manufacturing, thus handing the lead in EV manufacturing to China. These credits were an extension and expansion of the $7,500 EV tax credit first introduced in 2008.

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