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Plug-in cars: Moving Forward

Plugs and Cars

GM waxed hot and cold on the EV1. President Obama has stated a commitment to 1 million plug-in cars by 2015. The federal consumer tax credit awaits major automaker cars that can claim them. The taxpayer is financing the American automakers’ survival and their future. Will we get our money’s worth? It’s far from a slam dunk.

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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

But not a single production plug-in electric vehicle sold to date, from GM’s early EV1 to today’s Tesla, has had a warranty of more than five years, noted Plug In America advisory board member Chelsea Sexton. Moreover, several states are implementing additional tax credits of up to $5,000 per vehicle.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

During his campaign, President Obama said he would work to put one million plug-in hybrids on American roads by 2015. OK, Oh Brainless One, spouter of endless lies and idiocies, explain how your dream of one million electrics on the road by 2015 has any significance? I miss my EV1. — kent beuchert 10. — Garrek 17.

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