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California First State to Get Federal Funds for Hydrogen Energy Hub to Help Replace Fossil Fuels
California will be the first state to receive federal funds under a program to create regional networks, or “hubs,” that produce hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity.
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.
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.
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.
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.