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Nissan and Toyota EV tax credit, Stellantis-LG battery plant, cobalt and EV affordability: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

decisions over resource control—may lead to EV-affordability issues. Toyota and Nissan are introducing more EVs just in time for buyers to claim the full EV tax credit. The parent company of Jeep, Ram, Dodge, and Chrysler teams up with LG for a battery plant in Canada. We look at how cobalt prices—and some bad U.S.

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“Lithium tax” gets approved in California amid critics’ opposition

Teslarati

A plan to tax lithium, which is widely used in the production of electric vehicle batteries, has been approved in California as part of the state’s efforts to generate revenue for environmental remediation projects. The California lithium tax was approved by Governor Gavin Newsom as part of a must-pass state budget on Thursday.

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How will Norway’s proposed 40% aquaculture tax impact the industry?

Innovation News Network

The Innovation Platform explores the potential impacts of the Norwegian Government's proposed 40% resource rent tax on aquaculture. The post How will Norway’s proposed 40% aquaculture tax impact the industry? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Texas considers EV tax, and EV owners are on board

Teslarati

The Texas State Legislature is considering levying a tax against EV owners to fund road upkeep and improvement, and EV owners are on board. However, that reduced cost is now being challenged by a tax proposed by Texas State Legislature members that would either tax EV owners per mile driven or yearly with a flat fee.

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New and previous VinFast VF 8 customers now qualify for up to $7,500 in state tax rebates

Electrek

Vietnamese EV automaker Vinfast just relayed that its new VF 8 electric SUV has been added to the list of eligible vehicles under the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) created by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Learn how to apply below.

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South Korea’s Yoon pledges to extend tax benefits for chip investments – ET Auto

Baua Electric

In January 2023, the government unveiled a plan to offer large tax breaks to semiconductor companies investing at home, which are set to end this year. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Monday that he would extend tax credits on investments in the domestic semiconductor industry to boost employment and attract more talent.

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US battery guidance might slash IRA EV Tax credits

Teslarati

The United States Department of Treasury’s battery sourcing guidance might slash EV Tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The Treasury will release the battery guidance for the IRA EV tax credits this Friday, April 1, 2023. The post US battery guidance might slash IRA EV Tax credits appeared first on TESLARATI.