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Why Biden’s $7.5B electric vehicle charger push is probably safe from Trump

Why Biden’s $7.5B electric vehicle charger push is probably safe from Trump

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Donald Trump has frequently lampooned the billions of dollars in federal funds set aside to build electric vehicle chargers across America. But he might not be able to touch that money.

The bipartisan infrastructure law, signed three years ago Friday, allocated $7.5 billion in grant funding for EV chargers. Build-out has been slow, with just a few dozen chargers brought online since.

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Exxon Mobil signs non-binding lithium supply deal with LG Chem

Exxon Mobil signs non-binding lithium supply deal with LG Chem

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

HOUSTON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil (XOM.N), opens new tab said on Wednesday it has signed a non-binding lithium supply deal with battery parts maker LG Chem (051910.KS), opens new tab, the oil giant's second agreement to supply the electric vehicle battery metal from its proposed Arkansas project.

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Blink Installs 53 EV Charging Stations at Tower Management Properties

Blink Installs 53 EV Charging Stations at Tower Management Properties

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Blink Charging Co., a provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, has established a relationship with Tower Management Service L.P. This collaboration is well underway and includes the completed installation of 53 EV charging stations at 12 Tower locations throughout New Jersey.

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Republicans eye EVs to shore up Highway Trust Fund

Republicans eye EVs to shore up Highway Trust Fund

Monday, November 18, 2024

CLIMATEWIRE | Republicans in both chambers who are poised to play major roles in writing the next surface transportation bill signaled interest Thursday in ensuring that electric vehicles pay for road usage as a way to help bolster revenues into the Highway Trust Fund.

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For Decades, Installing E.V. Chargers Didn’t Pay Off for Retailers. Now It Does.

For Decades, Installing E.V. Chargers Didn’t Pay Off for Retailers. Now It Does.

Monday, November 18, 2024

Sarajane Leary knows what to do when her electric car is low on power: She goes grocery shopping.

On a recent afternoon, Ms. Leary plugged her Toyota bZ4X into a fast electric vehicle charger in the parking lot of a Hannaford supermarket in Altamont, N.Y., and then headed into the store for paper goods and potato chips.

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Company announces nearly $712 million project in Kentucky to make batteries used to store energy

Company announces nearly $712 million project in Kentucky to make batteries used to store energy

Friday, November 15, 2024

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A battery manufacturer has selected Kentucky for a nearly $712 million project to produce industrial-sized batteries used to store and distribute energy, a process seen as increasingly important to help secure a reliable electric grid for the country, officials said Friday.

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Eliminating The Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Would Be A Huge Mistake

Eliminating The Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Would Be A Huge Mistake

Friday, November 15, 2024

According to sources that spoke to Reuters, President-elect Donald Trump intends to dismantle the $7,500 electric vehicle (EV) tax credit—which could have implications far beyond individual car buyers and be a major setback for the American automotive industry.

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Rescinding US EV tax credit would cede ground to China, Granholm says

Rescinding US EV tax credit would cede ground to China, Granholm says

Friday, November 15, 2024

BAKU, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Cancelling the U.S. electric vehicle tax credit would be counterproductive and cede ground to car-makers in China, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told reporters on Friday at the COP29 climate conference in Baku.

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Ford is offering big EV discounts to close out the year

Ford is offering big EV discounts to close out the year

Friday, November 15, 2024

To close out the year strong, Ford is offering more ways to save on its electric vehicles. Ford introduced a new year-end sales event with significant discounts on its top-selling EV models, the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E. Here’s how you can score some savings.

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Kia is teasing a new EV model for the US: Here’s what to expect

Kia is teasing a new EV model for the US: Here’s what to expect

Thursday, November 14, 2024

At least one new Kia EV model will be revealed at next week’s LA Auto Show. Kia is teasing the new EV ahead of the event, claiming it wants to make “it very clear” that the company is charging ahead in the US.

After shattering its October US sales record last month, Kia said new models are “generating significant foot traffic” into showrooms.

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