"Apache Tribe Challenges EPA Copper Smelter Rule"
"Though the regs are expected to halve air releases of toxic metals, the tribe has voiced concern about increased pollution to meet demand for electric vehicles."
Source: E&E News, 07/17/2024
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"White House Unveils $1.7B To Convert Factories For EV Production"
"Almost a dozen U.S. auto factories will collectively receive $1.7 billion from the Biden administration to retool themselves to make electric vehicles."
Source: E&E News, 07/15/2024
"Fight Over Seabed Agency Leadership Turns Nasty"
"Allegations of possible payments to help secure votes. Claims of abuse of agency funds by top diplomats. A possible job offer to entice a candidate to withdraw from a race. These are not the shenanigans of a corrupt election in an unstable country. Rather, they are efforts in the seemingly genteel parlors of a United Nations-affiliated agency, meant to sway decisions related to the start of seabed mining of the metals used in electric vehicles."
Source: NYTimes, 07/08/2024
Trump Rallies GOPers Against Biden Energy Policies, But Sidesteps IRA
"Presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump delivered a campaign-style energy address during a day of meetings with congressional Republicans on Thursday, hitting on trademark themes like “drill baby drill” and pledging to reverse Biden administration policies he said hamper fossil fuel development and favor electric vehicles."
Source: Politico, 06/17/2024
"US Raises Truck, SUV Fuel Economy Rules, Much Less Than First Proposed"
"President Joe Biden's administration Friday finalized tighter vehicle fuel economy rules through 2031 that are significantly less stringent than first proposed, a win for the Detroit Three automakers who lobbied heavily for revised rules."
Source: Reuters, 06/10/2024
"IEA Expects Global Clean Energy Investment To Hit $2 Trillion In 2024"
"Global investment in clean energy technology and infrastructure is set to hit $2 trillion this year, twice the amount going into fossil fuels, an International Energy Agency report showed."
Source: Reuters, 06/07/2024
"Electric Cars Are Suddenly Becoming Affordable"
"More efficient manufacturing, falling battery costs and intense competition are lowering sticker prices for battery-powered models to within striking distance of gasoline cars."
Source: NYTimes, 06/04/2024
"Can Trump Really Slam the Brakes on Electric Vehicles?"
"Donald J. Trump is crystal clear about his disdain for electric vehicles. The former president has falsely claimed electric cars don’t work, promised to shred President Biden’s policies that encourage E.V. manufacturing and sales, and has said he would slap a “100 percent tariff” on electric cars imported from Mexico if he retakes the White House."
Source: NYTimes, 05/28/2024
Senate Dems Open Inquiry Into Trump’s $1 Billion Request of Oil Industry
"Senate Democrats opened an investigation on Thursday into former President Donald J. Trump’s meeting with oil and gas executives last month to determine whether Mr. Trump offered a “policies-for-money transaction” when he asked for $1 billion for his 2024 campaign so he could retake the White House and delete President Biden’s climate regulations."
Source: NYTimes, 05/24/2024
"For Each Public Charger, Here’s How Many EVs Are Looking To Plug In"
"Once, America had 7 EVs for every public charger. Now, there are over 20 seeking to plug in at each charging station."
Source: Washington Post, 05/22/2024
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