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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. Charging infrastructure financing: Unlocking Up $4.5

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GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

Green Car Congress

Mansfield, Ohio. Parma Components, Ohio Close: Dec 2010. Columbus, Ohio Close: 31 Dec 2009. Reduce GM’s total number of assembly, powertrain and stamping facilities in the US from 47 in 2008 to 34 by the end of 2010 and 33 by 2012. Grand Rapids, Mich. Close: Jun 2009*. Indianapolis, Ind. Close: Dec 2011. Close: Jun 2010.

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