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Tesla’s proposed TX lithium refinery takes step forward as school district ratifies tax abatements

Teslarati

During a special meeting, the Robstown Independent School District approved a taxable value limitation for Tesla’s proposed lithium refinery under Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code. million on property taxes over that period. Tesla’s proposal had polarizing reactions from the event’s attendees.

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Cummins announces PLANET 2050 strategy; net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Green Car Congress

Generate 25% less waste in facilities and operations as a percent of revenue. Reuse or responsibly recycle 100% of packaging plastics and eliminate single-use plastics in dining facilities, employee amenities and events. Create a circular lifecycle plan for every part to use less, use better, use again.

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Audi offering plug-in hybrid version of A6 Avant wagon

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This means that it is eligible for a 50% company car tax reduction in Germany. It also uses a large amount of information for this purpose, including navigation, online traffic events, the customer’s driving style, and the vehicle sensors such as the camera and radar. lb-ft) at a speed of 1,250 rpm. mi) in the WLTP cycle.

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BC government unveils climate plan

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British Columbia continues to have the highest and most comprehensive carbon tax in North America. In 2013, the province’s froze the revenue-neutral carbon tax at $30 per tonne for five years, to allow other jurisdictions time to catch up with comparable carbon pricing mechanisms. —Climate Leadership Plan.

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Ineos drives towards hydrogen car future – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The only waste emitted is water vapour. The only waste emitted is water vapour. Greenpeace UK’s senior transport campaigner, Paul Morozzo, called on the next government to reinstate the 2030 ban and increase tax on polluting vehicles. billion) a year on green infrastructure if in power.

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Your Greenius Earth Day Reality Check: Waiting For The Magic Bullet

Creative Greenius

You can go to events where you recycle your old paper tax records, your motor oil, your cellphone, computers and other electronics. . But what you cannot do at any Earth Day event – or any other day’s events – is change the sense of urgency of the U.S.

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New 2016 Nissan LEAF with available 30 kWh pack for 107-mile range

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By applying the brakes or reducing speed by letting off the accelerator, the electric motor acts as an electric generator, converting energy that would otherwise be wasted into battery energy. Starting price for 2016 Nissan LEAF S grade remains $21,510 after the federal tax incentive. assembly plant.

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