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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $62 Million to Lower Battery Recycling Costs Across the Nation

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $62 Million to Lower Battery Recycling Costs Across the Nation

Thursday, March 28, 2024

As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $62 million for 17 projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to increase consumer participation in consumer electronics battery recycling and improve the economics of battery recycling. 

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EV Home Charging: I Did the Math—and Saved Hundreds of Dollars

EV Home Charging: I Did the Math—and Saved Hundreds of Dollars

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Things I miss about my local gas station:

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That’s it. That’s the list. OK, fine, I did enjoy the communal squeegees. 

This week marks six months since the grand opening of my home electric-vehicle charging station. Congrats to the whole team! (Me and my electrician.) Located between my garage door and recycling bin, it’s hard to beat for the convenience. And also the price.

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Level 1 and Level 2 EV Charging is Expected to Account for 80% of all EV Charging in 2030

Level 1 and Level 2 EV Charging is Expected to Account for 80% of all EV Charging in 2030

Monday, March 25, 2024

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory expects Level 1 and Level 2 charging to handle 80% of all EV charging duties by 2030. Sufficient energy from the electric grid may be needed to support 33 million EVs on the road by 2030. The majority (64%) of EV charging is estimated to take place at single family homes using L1 and L2 charging, which is typically the most cost-effective and convenient type of charging. DC fast charging infrastructure is expected to support 20% of EV charging needs.

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America's lithium laws fail to keep pace with rapid development

America's lithium laws fail to keep pace with rapid development

Monday, March 25, 2024

March 25 (Reuters) - Washington's drive to make the United States a major global lithium producer is being held back by a confusing mix of state regulations that are deterring developers and hampering efforts to break China's control of the critical minerals sector.

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Nissan to launch 30 new models by 2027, boost global sales volumes

Nissan to launch 30 new models by 2027, boost global sales volumes

Monday, March 25, 2024

ATSUGI, Japan, March 25 (Reuters) - Nissan Motor (7201.T), opens new tab said on Monday it would launch 30 new models over the next three years and aim to raise its global sales by 1 million vehicles while cutting costs to improve profitability.

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Shell is shedding some gas stations in favor of EV charging

Shell is shedding some gas stations in favor of EV charging

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Shell plans to eliminate some of its current gas stations while putting further emphasis on EV charging.

"We are upgrading our retail network, with expanded electric vehicle charging and convenience offers, in response to changing customer needs," Shell said in its 2024 Energy Transition Strategy report (via Yahoo! Finance). That includes plans to "divest around 500 Shell-owned sites (including joint ventures) a year in 2024 and 2025."

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Governor signs bills creating electric vehicle charging station network across Wisconsin

Governor signs bills creating electric vehicle charging station network across Wisconsin

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed bipartisan bills Wednesday designed to jump-start creation of an electric vehicle charging network along the state’s interstate system and major highways.

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EPA issues new auto rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions, boosting electric vehicles and hybrids

EPA issues new auto rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions, boosting electric vehicles and hybrids

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced new automobile emissions standards Wednesday that officials called the most ambitious plan ever to cut planet-warming emissions from passenger vehicles.

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Energy Commission Awards BorgWarner, Partners $3 Million V2G Project Grant

Energy Commission Awards BorgWarner, Partners $3 Million V2G Project Grant

Monday, March 18, 2024

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has awarded BorgWarner Inc. and project partners Fermata Energy and The Lion Electric Company a $3 million grant for an innovative vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project.

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By 2030, the US Will Need 28 million EV Charging Ports to Support 33 million EVs

By 2030, the US Will Need 28 million EV Charging Ports to Support 33 million EVs

Monday, March 18, 2024

National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates that by 2030 there will be 33 million EVs on the road and 28 million EV charging ports will be needed to support them. The majority of charging will be at home and work, with the public network for opportunity charging and less common long trips.

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