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kWh Billing and New EV Charging Tax Policies: What You Need to Know

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The electric car market is experiencing massive growth, exceeding 10 million in sales in 2022. As both EV adoption increases and internal combustion engine vehicles have become more fuel efficient, states are seeking to offset lost revenue from the gas tax. In Iowa , the kWh tax has already been in effect since July 1, 2023.

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TANAKA establishes production system in China for fuel cell electrode catalysts

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The companies also plan to start production of fuel cell electrode catalysts for the Chinese market by the end of 2025. It is also driving the development and adoption of FCVs through subsidies, tax incentives, and other efforts.

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Ford launches the 1.5L EcoBoost engine; first in Mondeo, Fusion following; computer-controlled clutch on water pump

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liter EcoBoost is the first engine from Ford to incorporate a computer-controlled clutch on the belt-drive water pump, which further improves efficiencies by reducing warm-up time. A water-cooled charge air cooler is added to offer a more efficient feed of air into the engine. The new 4-cylinder 1.5-liter liter capacity or less.

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Satellite view of Silver Peak lithium mine

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Color variations in the ponds are due to varying concentrations of lithium in the water; lighter blue ponds have higher concentrations of lithium. The valley’s frequently dry, sunny, and windy weather evaporates water and leaves an increasingly concentrated lithium brine—a process that can take 18 months or more.

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First Cobalt announces positive feasibility results for Canadian cobalt refinery expansion; first NA producer of battery-grade cobalt sulfate

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The study reinforces the strength of First Cobalt’s business strategy for a rapidly evolving EV market that is heavily dependent on supply from China. lb of cobalt produced, which is competitive with global markets. $37 37 million in undiscounted pre-tax free cashflow to the project forecasted during the first full year of production.

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Monarch Energy proposes $426M green hydrogen plant in Louisiana

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If the project moves forward, the company is expected to participate in the state’s Quality Jobs and Industrial Tax Exemption programs. Monarch Energy was founded in 2021 with a mission to transform today’s hydrogen supply chain by utilizing clean molecules derived from water and zero carbon electricity.

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AirCapture, OCOchem and partners win $2.93M DOE grant for direct air capture of CO2 and conversion to formic acid

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OCOchem transforms recycled CO 2 , water and zero-carbon electricity to produce formic acid, a globally traded commodity chemical and emerging electro-fuel. Almost every manufacturing plant in the world emits waste heat or CO 2 or both, notes Todd Brix, Co-Founder and CEO of OCOchem, based in Richland, Wash.