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Rivian could get a $440M tax incentive for 2,000-acre Texas facility

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Rivian could benefit from a $440 million tax incentive from the City of Fort Worth, Texas if it meets specific requirements. Fort Worth’s City Council was scheduled to vote on an economic development agreement with Rivian this Tuesday, August 17. billion in construction costs by December 31, 2024, and $1.6

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GM and POSCO Chemical to process cathode active material at new $400M joint venture plant in Québec

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The Québec site will process CAM, a key battery material consisting of components such as processed nickel, lithium and other materials representing about 40% of the cost of a battery cell. The company will then expand into magnet manufacturing around 2025 at its new production facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

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LEAF sales hit 50K mark in US, almost 115K worldwide

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So far in 2014, LEAF sales in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex have grown by about 50% over the previous year, with that growth set to accelerate faster thanks in part to the introduction of a new state tax rebate of up to $2,500 on the purchase or lease of a new Nissan LEAF.

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Now Arriving at an Airport Lounge Near You: Peloton Bikes, Nap Pods and Caviar Service

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Morgan Reserve cardholders can bring up to two guests per visit for free, and additional guests cost $27. Those with the Ritz-Carlton card can bring unlimited guests at no extra cost. Additional guests cost $45. Those without these cards but who have Priority Pass can enter once a year. Chase Sapphire Reserve and J.P.

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NREL to lead $5M initiative to reduce energy use and increase energy efficiency of DFW

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The US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will lead a team of researchers—in partnership with Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world—to identify new transportation technologies that could dramatically improve energy use, convenience, and affordability.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk sounds alarm on Lucid Motors: “They are not long for this world”

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Last year, it was reported that Rivian’s planned $5 billion plant is looking at Fort Worth, Texas, as a frontrunner. It’s insanely difficult to reach volume production at affordable unit cost,” Musk wrote. . “I’d recommend they get their first plant working.

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UT Arlington licenses technology for portable, modular GTL conversion units; targeting stranded gas

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The University of Texas at Arlington has licensed technology for converting natural gas to synthetic liquid fuels (GTL) in portable units at a cost lower than current market rates to 1 st Resource Group Inc. of Fort Worth for commercialization. 1 st Resource has partnered with UMED Holdings Inc. ,

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