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Eagle Graphite and University of British Columbia partner on development of silicon-modified anodes

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The University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Advanced Materials for Energy Storage Lab, under the leadership of Dr. Jian Liu, is the project’s research lead during the initial stages. Flake graphite accounts for approximately 40% of global natural graphite supply.

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Automakers win extension on use of Chinese graphite in EV tax credits – ET Auto

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Treasury has temporarily exempted graphite and other trace critical minerals from new strict rules barring materials from China and other countries deemed a Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC), including North Korea, Russia and Iran. ” The new rules, required under an August 2022 law, are designed to wean the U.S.

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Japan will begin test drilling for oil and gas off Niigata coast in 2013

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The Sea of Japan (called the East Sea by South Korea) is bordered by Japan, North Korea, Russia and South Korea. Japan’s domestic oil reserves are concentrated primarily along the western coastline (Sea of Japan).

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Tesla’s biggest investor: it’s a family business masquerading as a public company

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KoGuan has previously described himself as an “Elon fanboy” (the featured image above is him and Musk) and believes in Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Dear leader” is a reference to Kim Jong-il, the former supreme leader of North Korea. It made the impossible happen.

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U.S. DOE Releases Final Interpretive Guidance on the Definition of Foreign Entity of Concern

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Department of Energy (DOE) finalized its guidance interpreting the statutory definition of “foreign entity of concern” (FEOC) in Section 40207 of the Bipartisan. Today, the U.S. continued] The post U.S. DOE Releases Final Interpretive Guidance on the Definition of Foreign Entity of Concern appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Select Tesla Model 3 variants to lose $7,500 tax credit by 2024

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It will encourage these industries to invest in diversified and resilient critical mineral and battery supply chains,” said John Podesta, White House Renewable Energy Adviser. “The proposed guidance will provide clarity and certainty to the U.S. automakers, battery manufacturers, and producers of critical minerals.

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Automakers handed a win with updated EV tax credit guidance in the U.S.

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The Energy Department said that companies would be deemed FEOC if they were owned or controlled by a named foreign government, adding that they’ll be considered ineligible if an entity of concern holds 25 percent or more of the entity’s board seats, equity or voting rights.