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Rivian in talks with Illinois about incentives ahead of R2 production

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During the automaker’s unveiling of the highly anticipated R2 on Thursday, Rivian said it would start producing the forthcoming SUV at its factory in Normal, Illinois , rather than following initial plans to produce the EV at a future plant in Georgia. Meanwhile, plans and construction for the Georgia plant are delayed indefinitely.

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Market Update: How Battery Pack Costs Declined Since 2008

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The cost of battery packs has been a significant factor in the adoption of these technologies, and recent developments show that we’re moving in the right direction as prices drop. Although supply chain issues persist, the potential for progress is here.

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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 post How New Eligibility Criteria for the Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Affects You appeared first on Blink Charging.

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President Joe Biden’s Tesla-void EV speech gave Ford too much credit [Opinion]

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That’s not going to help the American economy, nor will it supply U.S. The issue is, Biden seemed to give Ford credit for things that they’re just not very well-versed with quite yet. The vehicle is actually built at the Cuautitlán Assembly Plant in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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By some estimates, upwards to 80,000 auto workers and a similar number in the auto supply chain have already been laid off globally to support the EV transition. By some estimates , upwards to 80,000 auto workers and a similar number in the auto supply chain have already been laid off globally to support the EV transition.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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Energy Plant Design The University of California, Los Angeles, will re-engineer. Non-strategic Elements having Secure Supply Chains A Virginia Commonwealth University led team will. vehicles (EVs) without draining the electric battery, in effect, extending the driving range of EVs per electric charge. This will allow a.

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