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Nevada Governor signs multi-state medium- and heavy-duty ZEV MOU to accelerate transportation electrification in state

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Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) committing Nevada to work collaboratively to advance and accelerate the market for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including large pickup trucks and vans, delivery trucks, box trucks, school and transit buses, and long-haul delivery trucks (big-rigs).

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Schlumberger New Energy Venture to launch a lithium extraction pilot plant in Nevada

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The deployment of the pilot plant will be in Clayton Valley, Nevada, USA. The demand for battery-grade lithium is projected to grow exponentially, driven by growth in the electric vehicle (EV) market. Schlumberger New Energy is developing a lithium extraction pilot plant through its new venture, NeoLith Energy.

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Tesla gets $330M tax break for Giga Nevada expansion plan

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The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board approved a $330,250,366 million tax break for Tesla. billion to expand Gigafactory Nevada in Storey County. capital investment in Giga Nevada could generate an estimated $685 million in net state and local revenues in the next 20 years.

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Electric Vehicle Incentives in Nevada

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You may already be aware of the federal tax credits for electric vehicles (if not check out Electric Vehicle Federal Tax Credit: Explained) but there are also EV incentives available in individual states, including some great incentives for Nevada residents.

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Tesla Giga Nevada expansion tax breaks to remain secret for now: NV officials

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Tesla’s Gigafactory Nevada facility will undergo a serious expansion that would allow it to mass produce the Tesla Semi and produce 100 GWh of 4680 battery cells per year. The date is three days before the office is expected to vote on whether Giga Nevada’s expansion is eligible to receive tax breaks or not. Nevada Gov.

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Albemarle expands Nevada site to increase domestic production of lithium

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and begin a program to evaluate clays and other available Nevada resources for commercial production of lithium. As global demand for electric vehicles (EV) grows, North American automotive manufacturers are seeking to regionalize their supply chain for greater security and sustainability.

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Tesla supplier Panasonic announces new training, R&D campus near Gigafactory Nevada

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It is located just 25 miles from Gigafactory Nevada, where Tesla builds battery cells, Model 3 electric motors, and battery packs, along with energy storage products. It will be just under 95,000 square feet and will supplement the company’s involvement in the growth of the electric vehicle industry. .”

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