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GM Launches Trial of Sales on eBay

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Consumers will be able to browse California dealer online showrooms, ask questions, negotiate prices, and arrange financing and payment to purchase a new 2008, 2009 or select 2010 car, crossover or truck online.

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US VP Biden outlines 3-part plan to have 1M advanced technology vehicles on US roads by 2015

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The President is proposing to transform the existing $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles into a rebate that will be available to all consumers immediately at the point of sale, similar to “Cash for Clunkers”.

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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Forward-thinking governments are introducing green recovery deals. As we emerge from the pandemic, policy makers are prioritizing green legislation, now more than ever. In fact, just a few days ago Germany and France announced a €500 billion green recovery fund to accelerate the EU’s shift to a low-carbon economy.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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Retrofitters can partner with energy service companies to finance those costs, backed by federal loan guarantees. We’ll add targeted incentives to jump-start this successor to the $4,500 “Cash for Clunkers” program. When they’re mass-produced, conversions will cost under $10-$15,000.

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Labour's £5,000 sweetener to launch electric car revolution | Environment | The Guardian

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Photograph: Graeme Robertson/Guardian Consumers are to be offered incentives of up to £5,000 to purchase an electric car under government plans to be unveiled today that will also see the creation of electric car cities across the UK and the launch of large-scale experiments with ultra-green vehicles. winchester, hampshire.