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Congress Moves Forward on Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation

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As the demand for clean energy and transportation grows, so does the need for rechargeable batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are widely used, from small toys to electric cars to large energy storage systems. While some...more

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Foley Automotive Update - September 2024 - 2

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Analysis by Julie Dautermann, Competitive Intelligence Analyst - Foley is here to help you through all aspects of rethinking your long-term business strategies, investments, partnerships, and technology. ...more

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Southeast Asia’s Growing Role in EVs: Mitigating Your Supply Chain Risks

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Southeast Asia’s electric vehicle (EV) market is booming. Since 2019, EV sales in the key markets of Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia have increased exponentially, reaching year-on-year growth rates of 300 – 400% in 2023....more

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USTR Releases Final Section 301 Modifications in Four-Year Review

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On September 13, 2024, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released the text of a Federal Register notice explaining the final modifications that will be made as a result of the statutory four-year review of...more

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USTR Finalizes List of Section 301 Products Subject to Increased Duties and Exclusions, Following Four-Year Statutory Review

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On September 13, 2024, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that it has finalized the modifications to the Section 301 trade actions following the completion of its four-year statutory review in May 2024. As...more

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Building a Safe Energy Future: Proactive Product Stewardship for Battery Storage

Battery technology has become ubiquitous in daily life with the growing use of lithium batteries powering consumer products ranging from handheld electronic devices to electric vehicles. Besides their use in consumer...more

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: August 2024

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Welcome to the August 2024 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more

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Serbians Demonstrate Against Proposed Lithium Extraction

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As much of the world marveled while Serbia's national basketball team almost upset the heavily favored United States at the Paris Olympics, back home in the capital city, Belgrade, a more important national event took place –...more

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Transportation/Hazardous Materials: U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Interpretive Letter Addressing...

The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) addressed in a July 2nd Interpretive Letter clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) applicable to the transportation of...more

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The Devil You Know… is not TFA (yet)

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Through the modern industrial age, there’s always been a push-and-pull between the utility of our innovations and the risks they often inadvertently create. In the 70’s, we discovered the synthetic pesticide that was so...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights, V 8, Issue 7, July 2024

Welcome to the seventh 2024 issue of Currents - our e-newsletter focused on energy topics. There are less than six months left for companies formed before January 1, 2024 to file their initial beneficial owner report...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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New York Introduces Laws Impacting Micromobility Products

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Posted July 19th, 2024 in Legal Insights New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation impacting e-bikes, certain micromobility, and other lithium-ion battery products. These laws impose new requirements on...more

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Beyond Lithium: an AI Test Case

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Chris Taufatofua, Partner, Vinson & Elkins, explains how technology innovation to identify alternatives to critical minerals can accelerate the wider energy transition. The accelerating rate of climate change and the...more

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Supply chain in mining: The race for critical raw materials

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The IRA and CRMA are the clearest results of a race to reclaim control over critical raw materials following the global supply chain vulnerabilities exposed during the pandemic and exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,...more

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Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Heavily Featured At 2024 NFPA Conference

Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries, commonly found in devices used every day, including cell phones, e-cigarettes, and laptops. Lithium-ion batteries are also found in electric vehicles, e-scooters, and other...more

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Lithium-Ion Batteries: New Hampshire Legislature Passes Legislation Prohibiting Placement in Solid Waste Landfills or Incinerators

The New Hampshire Legislature has passed legislation that would prohibit the disposal of lithium-ion batteries and electronic devices in any solid waste landfill or incinerator in New Hampshire. See House Bill 1386-FN. ...more

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Is Frack Wastewater the Secret Source of Lithium

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Over the last few weeks, numerous articles have appeared touting the residue in wastewater that had been used in hydraulic fracturing operations as a potential source of lithium. (Source 1) (Source 2) (Source 3). Lithium, of...more

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Can We Achieve Energy Transition Without The “American War Machine”?

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Along with the incessant calls of “from the river to the sea...,” one refrain that is heard often among pro-Palestinian protesters at college encampments is this expressed by Barnard college student Maria Grosso, who wants...more

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Recently Announced Tariff Rate Hikes Highlight Risks and Opportunities for M&A in the BESS Market

The staged payment of purchase price is a near-universal feature of M&A in development-stage renewable energy and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. In a typical sale, the buyer pays a comparatively small portion...more

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US EPA’s Proposed New Rule: An Assault on Batteries?

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On June 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed limits on the use of N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP), a solvent found in products such as arts and crafts supplies and paint remover. Manufacturers also use NMP during...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

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Foley Automotive Update - June 2024

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Analysis by Julie Dautermann, Competitive Intelligence Analyst This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities. Key Developments - Foley &...more

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USTR Seeking Public Comments on Proposed Tariff Increases on Chinese Goods

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As reported in our previous client alert, on May 14, 2024, President Biden announced that he directed his Trade Representative to increase tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Section 301) on a wide range of...more

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Proposed Increases to Section 301 Duties on Batteries, Battery Components, and Critical Minerals

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The U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) recently issued its report in the four-year review of Section 301 duties on goods imported from China. As part of that review, USTR proposed imposing or increasing tariffs on a range of...more

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