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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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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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battery supply chain off of China and other sources, it also includes a temporary exemption to the rules that would block incentives for vehicles utilizing critical battery materials from China and other countries that are considered “Foreign Entities of Concern” (FEOC). “Due to GM’s historic investments in the U.S

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Lawmakers want US to probe four Chinese firms involved in Ford battery plant – ET Auto

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lawmakers for its use of technology supplied by Chinese battery maker CATL. The letter first reported by Reuters said the four Chinese companies have direct ties to the Chinese military, Chinese Communist Party, North Korean government and alleged human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region. The plant has drawn fire from U.S.

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

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Automakers have since made changes to supply chains and won restored eligibility for many vehicles. 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.

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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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How New Eligibility Criteria for the Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Affects You

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Starting in 2024 , to reinforce America’s supply chain security, a clean vehicle must not incorporate any battery components produced or assembled by a Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC). The Department of Energy laid out specific language into what constitutes a FEOC. View IRS instructions for claiming credit.