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U.S. might delay decision to add EVs to biofuel credit program

May 1, 2023 1:15 PM EDT

According to a Reuters report Monday, citing unnamed sources, that the United States Government could delay a decision on giving eRIN tradable credits to EVs under a renewable fuel program over concerns about expected legal challenges.

Last year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to significantly expand the current Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to include the so-called eRIN proposal which would allow automakers to generate eRINs tradable credits based on the EVs they sell by establishing contracts with parties that produce electricity from biogas.

The plan would have... More

Daimler joint venture to build $650M nationwide charging network for electric trucks

April 28, 2023 2:30 PM EDT

Mercedes-Benz owned Daimler Truck on Friday introduced Greenlane, the name of its joint venture with NextEra Energy and BlackRock Alternatives.

The more than $650 million joint venture was formed to design, develop, install and operate a U.S. nationwide, high-performance zero-emission public charging and hydrogen fueling network for medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

They also unveiled renderings of the site layout as a major milestone in the development of the... More

Texas house approves $200 annual fee on EVs, bill heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk

April 28, 2023 1:27 PM EDT

A Texas bill requiring electric vehicle drivers to pay an additional annual $200 fee passed the state House of Representatives Thursday with a unanimous vote of 145-0. SB 505 will now head to Gov. Greg Abbotts desk where it is expected to be signed.

Republican state Sen. Robert Nichols, who sponsored the legislation, said an additional electric vehicle fee is necessary because EV drivers don't pay gas taxes when they fuel their vehicles.

"As... More

Tesla (TSLA) drops price of 7-seat Model Y option by $1,000

April 28, 2023 11:50 AM EDT

Electric auto company Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has dropped the price of its 7-seat option for its Model Y to $3,000, down from $4,000 previously.

The standard Model Y includes five seats, but buyers can upgrade to an option for seven seats. The Model Ys rear seats face forward, unlike the rear-facing seat... More

Japan announces $1.8B in subsidies for storage battery, chip projects

April 28, 2023 7:35 AM EDT

Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura announced Friday that Japan will provide as much as $1.8 billion in subsidies for a slate of storage battery and chip-related projects, marking Tokyo's latest push towards greater supply chain security.

The Japanese government plans to give up to 184.6 billion yen ($1.38 billion) in subsidies for eight storage battery-related proposals and up to 56.4 billion yen for two semiconductor-related projects,... More