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CATARC and UC Davis establish China-US ZEV Policy Lab to accelerate adoption of plug-in and fuel cell cars in US and in China

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The University of California, Davis, and the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) have entered a new agreement to work together to help speed the commercialization of plug-in and fuel cell electric cars in China. The collaboration is intended to help expand the global market for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).

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Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power announces $125M in new financing; focus on and support from China

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a provider of lithium-ion battery cells, modules and systems ( earlier post ), announced $125 million in new funding from a combination of private equity investment and support from China. As part of its plans, Boston-Power is establishing an R&D and EV battery engineering facility in China. Boston-Power, Inc., Reorganizing.

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Biden rumored to announce quadrupling of tariffs on Chinese EVs, up to 100%

Baua Electric

Currently, all cars made in China are subject to a 25% tariff when imported to the US, on top of an additional 2.5% This large tariff has had the effect of excluding Chinese autos from the US market, as it’s easier to export to countries with lower tariffs first. 66% and well below California at 3.1% at the time.

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Wildcat Discovery Technologies is building a US plant for LFP cathode and next-gen battery materials

Charged EVs

Mark Gresser: Over the last few years, cell makers in North America have been looking for accessible, long-term alternatives to China-based cathode active material production. LFP is becoming the fastest-growing cathode material in the world, and it’s made almost exclusively in China today. What’s been happening at Wildcat since then?

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Wildcat Discovery Technologies is building a US plant for LFP cathode and next-gen battery materials – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Mark Gresser: Over the last few years, cell makers in North America have been looking for accessible, long-term alternatives to China-based cathode active material production. LFP is becoming the fastest-growing cathode material in the world, and it’s made almost exclusively in China today. What’s been happening at Wildcat since then?

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The EV Transition Explained: How to Meet Sales Targets?

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Furthermore, there are demands that policies should be enacted to cease construction or upgrades of gasoline stations as is happening now in some California cities. California dreaming Even for California, the approach outlined above is an EV too far. Grey hatched areas indicate regions where gaps in utility grid data exist.

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Under US pressure, Mexico refuses to offer incentives for Chinese EV makers – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

After decades of trumpeting “free trade,” and watching industry after industry decamp to China, the US government has apparently decided to draw a red line in front of the auto industry, and protectionism is back in style. it has been plain that electrification is the future of the auto industry.

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