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North America’s EV Battery Manufacturing Capacity Set to Quadruple by 2030
North America’s electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing capacity is set to expand dramatically in the coming years, setting the stage for widespread electrification.
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Nevada is Adding More Manufacturing Jobs Than Ever. Will it Boost the Industry?
Manufacturing in Nevada has grown significantly in the last five years, according to statewide data. The labor force has grown nearly 17 percent since the end of 2019 – notable because it came after the July 2016 opening of Tesla’s Gigafactory in Northern Nevada’s Storey County.
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California’s Investment Boom: New Round of State Funding to Generate $15.5 Billion in New Investments, 2,100 New Jobs
As part of the California Jobs First initiative, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state has awarded $120 million in tax credits to eight innovative companies.
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Nevada in Position to Make Most of Boom in Manufacturing
Las Vegas is at the forefront of a nationwide manufacturing “resurgence,” a new study shows.
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California Regulator OKs $1.9B Plan to Expand Zero-emission Vehicle Infrastructure
The California Energy Commission (CEC) recently approved a $1.9 billion plan to expedite the rollout of statewide electric vehicle (EV) charging networks and hydrogen refueling stations.