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

CleanTechnica EVs

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.

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Which 2024 EVs qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit?

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The other $3,750 leans on a stipulation that at least 50% of critical mineral content in batteries be North American–sourced (or from countries in which there’s a free-trade agreement in place). 1, as detailed by the Department of Energy just a month ago on Dec. Starting Jan.

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Good News and Bad News: Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit in 2024

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The list of electric vehicles that qualify for the federal tax credit shrunk from 35 to 14, according to the US Department of Energy. On the other hand, new eligibility requirements have also taken effect, and some EVs didn’t make the cut. In addition, battery sourcing requirements can also affect a vehicle’s eligibility.