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Grant Thornton LLP Warns of Potential Collapse of Automotive Supply Chain

Green Car Congress

The economic impact of a General Motors or Chrysler bankruptcy is being debated across the country. But the most immediate and pervasive risk to the economy is a wholesale collapse of the automotive supply base, Grant Thornton LLP partner Laura Marcero told the Automotive Press Association in Detroit. Laura Marcero. Laura Marcero

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Will Obama’s billions jumpstart the electric car? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

If you listen to US President Barack Obama it has been a long time coming – his decision to pour $2.4billion of stimulus money to make America a global leader in electric and hybrid car development comes as the country plays catch up to the likes of Japan and even China in the green car race (see article ). “I Who will benefit? Our verdict.

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Goodbye GM, Hello Tianjin-Qingyuan Electric Vehicle Company?

Plugs and Cars

Chrysler was told to consummate with Fiat quickly or else. A billion dollars of loans and grants directly supporting Tesla, Th! And these days a billion dollars is barely a rounding error in the money going to prop up the American auto industry. Can I charge my new EV here?

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