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EV tax credit rules get extension in big win for automakers

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The electric vehicle tax credit rules got an extension on Friday as the U.S. At the beginning of the year, new rules took effect, and several electric vehicles that qualified for the full $7,500 tax credit in 2023 were no longer on the qualifying list. On Friday, the U.S. I’d love to hear from you!

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US Government announces $4bn in tax credits to build clean energy supply chain

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The US Government has announced $4bn in tax credits for over 100 projects across 35 states to accelerate a domestic clean energy supply chain. The post US Government announces $4bn in tax credits to build clean energy supply chain appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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US DOE releases 2023 Critical Materials Assessment to evaluate supply chain security for clean energy technologies

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its 2023 Critical Materials Assessment (2023 CMA), which evaluated materials for their criticality to global clean energy technology supply chains. The Assessment focuses on key materials with high risk of supply disruption that are integral to clean energy technologies.

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Ford enters long-term lithium supply deals with SQM, Albemarle and Nemaska

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Ford has signed long-term lithium supply agreements with Albemarle, SQM and Nemaska Lithium. The agreement between Ford and SQM will ensure the supply of battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide, essential components to manufacture high-performance electric vehicle batteries. Neither company provided volumes or timelines.

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2023-2024 VW ID.4: Most eligible for full $7,500 EV tax credit

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4 electric crossovers on sale now are eligible for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit, VW confirmed Wednesday in a press release. VW notes in the release that it's the first foreign automaker to qualify under tightened rules relating to battery supply that took effect at the start of the year. "Most" 2023 and 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

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Tesla lithium supply to come from Quebec, meeting IRA requirements for EV tax credits [Opinion]

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Tesla will be receiving lithium supplies from Quebec, giving it an edge in meeting the Inflation Reduction Act’s battery requirements for EV tax credits. Treasury Department released stricter battery requirements for EV tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Tesla Ahead of the Curve Last week, the U.S.

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President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

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President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. He also called on states to suspend their state gas taxes as well or to find other ways to deliver some relief.

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