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Blackstone may begin commercializing 3D-printed Na-ion batteries as early as 2025; testing in electric bus

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million (subject to the grant decision becoming legally valid). The availability of sodium is many times higher than that of lithium, and the price is significantly lower—especially given the recent run-up in lithium prices.

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Core Lithium and Tesla enter into binding term sheet for the supply of lithium

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Australia-based Core Lithium has entered into a legally binding Term Sheet with Tesla for the supply of up to 110,000 tonnes of Li 2 O spodumene concentrate from the Finniss Lithium Project over a term of 4 years, with pricing referenced to the market price for spodumene concentrate, subject to a price floor and ceiling.

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Nations agree on global, legally binding treaty on mercury emissions: Minamata Convention on Mercury

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At the conclusion of the International Negotiating Committee on Mercury ( INC5 ) meeting in Geneva ( earlier post ), nations agreed on a global, legally-binding treaty to prevent mercury emissions and releases. Delegates agreed to a phase-down of the use of dental fillings using mercury amalgam. Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining.

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Tesla Solar Roof lawsuit proceeds but gets trimmed by District Judge

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Both homeowners had ordered Solar Roofs for their homes but were eventually hit by the company’s price increases in April 2021. Amans had signed his Solar Roof contract in June 2020, and he was provided a job cost estimate of $30,872, a price that reportedly jumped to $99,241 after the price increase in April 2021.

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Tesla’s war against direct sales wages on with big win in Virginia

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This decision goes against the wishes of the Virginia Automobiles Dealers Association (VADA), which will not plan a legal challenge. Holcomb decided to grant Tesla permission to open the stores based on public opinion. The Tyson’s Corner showroom, which is one of the Northern locations, was granted a license in 2016.

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Senators Sanders, Boxer propose legislation to institute GHG price on large stationary sources and remove support for fossil fuel industries

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introduced legislation that would set an escalating fee on greenhouse gas emissions from large stationary sources to fund investments in energy efficiency and sustainable energy technologies and also provide rebates to consumers to offset increases in energy prices. Among the financing provisions of the legislation are: Price on carbon.

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Tesla secures hard-fought win for owners in CT, but battle for sales continues

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Unfortunately, Tesla’s approval from the commission promptly faced some legal scrutiny. Hoffman Auto group questioned the legality of the permit granted to Tesla while claiming that having the EV maker set up shop in the state would put jobs at risk and kill competitive pricing. .

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