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USTR Finalizes New Section 301 Tariffs

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The United States Trade Representative (USTR) published a Federal Register notice detailing its final modifications to the Section 301 tariffs on China-origin products....more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure: Ownership of Produced Water in Texas

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With the rise of battery technologies in electric vehicles, electronics, utility-scale electrical energy storage and other industrial applications, there has been increased demand for lithium, cobalt, and other minerals. In...more

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Lithium for Batteries from Geothermal Brine

If all goes as planned, solar, wind and other clean energy technologies will help us abandon carbon emissions for good. But many green power sources perform their best only when nature cooperates, so an important (and...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Expanded § 301 Tariffs on Chinese Semiconductors, Solar, Batteries, and Other Strategic Sectors

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On May 14, 2024, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced expansions to tariffs under § 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (§ 301) on imports from China, including tariff increases on currently covered...more

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USTR Issues Federal Register Notice on New Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Products and Machinery Exclusion Process

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On May 22, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) issued a Federal Register notice that provides additional information on the new or increased tariffs on select Chinese-origin products that USTR previously...more

A&O Shearman

Mining in Africa and its role in the global energy transition

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The road to decarbonisation - From the copper belts of Zambia and the lithium and cobalt deposits in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to the manganese mines in Gabon, the African continent holds much of the promise...more

Mayer Brown

A sustainable automotive sector in the United Kingdom – FAQs on the new UK Battery Strategy

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What is the new UK Battery Strategy and why is it important to the automotive sector? On 26 November 2023, the UK Government Department for Business and Trade published the UK Battery Strategy (the "Battery Strategy"),...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Tax Credits for Electric Vehicle Batteries Under the Inflation Reduction Act: Free Trade Agreement Edition

On March 31, 2023, the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released proposed guidance clarifying how manufacturers may meet the critical minerals and battery sourcing requirements for the clean...more

Troutman Pepper

U.S. EPA Issues FAQ Memo on Lithium-Ion Battery Management Under RCRA

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As lithium-based batteries become more prevalent in everything from electric vehicles (EVs) to industrial-scale batteries, as well as e-scooters and personal electronics, more questions arise regarding how to properly manage...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Treasury Department, IRS Release Clean Vehicle Tax Guidance

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS have released several pieces of guidance regarding the tax incentives for clean vehicles provided under Sections 30D (new clean vehicle credit), 25E (previously owned vehicle...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Treasury and IRS Release Proposed Regulations on Consumer Electric Vehicle Tax Credits

On March 31, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released proposed regulations under Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), focusing primarily on the critical mineral and battery component...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Treasury Department and IRS Solicit Industry Feedback on Proposed EV Tax Credit Regulations

On March 31, 2023, the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations implementing the section 30D clean-vehicle tax credit enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

U.S. and Japan Reach Agreement on Critical Minerals and Treasury Releases Guidance on EVs

On March 28, 2023, the United States and Japan signed an agreement on trade in critical minerals used in electric vehicle (“EV”) batteries (“Agreement Between the Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of...more

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Plugged In: An EV Newsletter, Vol. 1 No. 1

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GM and Microvast recently announced a collaboration to develop a new separator technology using intellectual property contributions from both companies, including a coating technology developed in GM’s Research & Development...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Foreign Investment in the Critical Minerals Sector to Face Enhanced Scrutiny

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In recent months, the critical minerals sector has been at the top of government legislative and regulatory agendas and has been subject to substantial media attention. "Critical minerals" is a generic term that refers to a...more

Cozen O'Connor

How Can Boards of Coops and Condos Prevent Fires and Other Injuries Due to Electrical Vehicles and Similar Devices?

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In recent months, there has been a dramatic increase in fires resulting from faulty or malfunctioning lithium-ion batteries and chargers used in e-bikes, e-scooters, and other electronic mobility devices....more

Stark & Stark

E-Bike Battery Explosions Lead to Multiple Recalls

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About 22,000 e-bikes sold by retailers including Amazon, Sears, and Walmart have been recalled due to fire, explosion, and burn hazards. Manufacturer Ancheer, which issued the recall voluntarily, has received six reports of...more

BakerHostetler

Treasury Is Seeking Public Input on Implementing EV Tax Credit Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

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Key Takeaways - ..The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service are accepting public comments on the implementation of electric vehicle (EV) tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022...more

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Strategic IP Considerations of Batteries and Energy Storage Solutions

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The lithium-ion battery, introduced commercially in 1991, revolutionized the consumer electronics industry. Compared with older battery technologies, the lithium-ion battery was lightweight and compact, had high energy...more

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Biden Administration Aims to Fix “Structural Weaknesses” in Key Supply Chains and Rolls Out National Blueprint for Lithium Ion...

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The White House released a report on June 8, 2021, detailing the findings and recommendations of a crucial supply chains review ordered by US President Joe Biden in February. The order directed the examination of...more

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Battery Supply Chain

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The market is buzzing with speculation and activity across the battery supply chain - With the World Economic Forum pegging the global battery market to be worth around US$100 billion by 2025, understanding the emerging...more

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