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Plug In America Challenges Obama Auto Task Force Conclusion on GM Volt, Proposes Reduction in Warranty Terms to Reduce Manufacturer Cost

Green Car Congress

Plug In America's legislative director Jay Friedland further noted that the existing $7,500 Federal tax credit for plug-in vehicles would further reduce the Volt’s cost. Moreover, several states are implementing additional tax credits of up to $5,000 per vehicle. Chelsea Sexton. and was a co-founder of Plug In America.

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Nissan’s Big Gamble

Revenge of the Electric Car

This is before the $7,500 federal tax credit. will sell a plug-in Toyota Prius after 2010, taking on the Chevrolet Volt, which goes on sale in November 2010. Since the Cube is 200 lbs heavier than the final body of the EV, it should be a bit quicker still. I think it’s Toyota and Honda that are doing the gambling. .

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