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Navigating the Legal Landscape of Electric Vehicle Battery Fires

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The electric vehicle (“EV”) revolution is reshaping the automotive industry, promising a greener future and reduced reliance on fossil fuels. However, as EV adoption accelerates, manufacturers face a growing legal and...more

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Foley Automotive Update - January 2025

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Foley & Lardner assessed automotive supply chain implications of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Final Rule prohibiting the import and sale of connected vehicles and related components...more

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Foley Automotive Update - December 2024

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Foley & Lardner announced the 2024 installment of its Auto Trends series—A Year in Review: Updates, Trends and the Road Ahead. This series delves deep into the transformative forces shaping the automotive world by providing...more

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Foley Automotive Update - November 2024

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Foley & Lardner will provide podcast commentary on key trends impacting the automotive supply industry as part of the firm’s participation in the MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Annual Conference on November 12-13, 2024...more

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Plugged In: An EV Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 9

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Editor’s Note - November’s edition of Plugged In concludes a three-part series focused on the impact of technology and AI on the automotive industry. DW Member Greg Ewing discusses the significant cybersecurity and privacy...more

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Grappling with Safe Battery Handling and End-of-Life Concerns in the EV Revolution

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Safe handling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries is in the forefront of the news this hurricane season due to the increased risk of battery fires following saltwater intrusion from storm surges, and states are beginning to...more

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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - August 2024

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

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Canada Announces 30-Day Consultation on Measures to Address China's Trade Practices Related to Electric Vehicles

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On July 2, 2024, Canada will initiate a 30-day consultation period on potential policy responses to China’s rapid rise as the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles (EVs). Canada alleges that unfair trade practices...more

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The Critical Role of Trade Secrets in the Booming EV Industry

Electric car sales in 2023 were 3.5 million higher than in 2022, a 35% increase in one year. The rise in demand for electric vehicles (“EVs”) has prompted many companies to enter the EV battery space. Given the rapid...more

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Biden Administration Imposes Tariffs on Electric Vehicles, Key EV Components from the People’s Republic of China

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On May 14, 2024, President Biden announced that the United States will apply Section 301 tariffs on an estimated $18 billion worth of goods, including a 100% tariff on all electric vehicles (EVs) from China. The new measure...more

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Plugged In: An EV Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 5

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Editor’s Note - Welcome to the May 2024 edition of Plugged In!  This month, we delve into the nuanced developments shaping the future of EVs, from strategic challenges to investment trends....more

Baker Donelson

Final Regulations on Tax Credits for Electric Vehicles: No Time to Relax

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The Treasury finalized regulations for the Clean Vehicle Credit under I.R.C. Section 30D. These regulations are effective July 5, 2024. The Section 30D credit, up to $7,500, applies to new electric or fuel cell vehicles...more

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Foley Automotive Update - May 2024 - 2

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This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities. Key Developments - Foley & Lardner and MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers will host a...more

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The Sky’s the Limit – Yet More Section 301 Tariffs on China

The White House at 5 am Tuesday morning in DC released its decision on the new section 301 tariffs. There is a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs effective this year (which is in addition to the usual 2.5% import duty on cars)....more

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US Treasury Releases Final Regulations for $7,500 EV Tax Credit, Maintains Exclusions for Foreign Entities of Concern

On May 3, the US Treasury Department (Treasury) released final regulations under Section 30D of the Internal Revenue Code. The Section 30D regulations provide guidance for the up to $7,500 electric vehicle (EV) tax credit...more

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Plugged In: An EV Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 3

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Editor’s Note - In this edition of Plugged In, we invite you to dive into the intricate web of global supply chains and their profound implications for national security and economic resilience. This issue includes the...more

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Updates on EV Tax Credits

Over the past several months the US Treasury Department (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have been busy issuing regulations and administrative guidance with respect to Section 30D (New Clean Vehicle Tax...more

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Plugged In: An EV Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 2

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Editor’s Note - Dear Readers, Our collaboration with guest authors continues to ramp up, this time with an author from half way around the world! Welcome to yet another enthralling edition of Plugged-In, where we hear from...more

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Foley Automotive Update - February 2024

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This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities. Key Developments - U.S. new light-vehicle sales reached a SAAR of 15 million units in...more

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New Jersey Adopts EPR for EV and Hybrid Car Batteries

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Add electric and hybrid vehicle batteries to the growing list of products subject to extended producer responsibility (EPR) mandates. On January 8, 2024, New Jersey enacted the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management...more

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DOE, Treasury and IRS issue guidance regarding foreign entity of concern for section 30D tax credit eligibility

On December 4, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published related proposed guidance on the eligibility of an electric vehicle for the section...more

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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

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Foley Automotive Update - November 2023 - 2

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This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities. Key Developments - Labor negotiations between the UAW and Detroit Three automakers...more

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Foley Automotive Update - August 2023 - 2

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This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities. Key Developments - Foley & Lardner will host a half-day Automotive Forum on Wednesday,...more

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Foley Automotive Update - July 2023 - 2

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This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities - Key Developments - Foley & Lardner partner Vanessa Miller is quoted in the Law360...more

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