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Biofuels surge under Obama?

Plugs and Cars

Obama's choice for Secretary of Energy, Steven Chu, apparently can't be faulted for his dedication to dealing with climate change. Can you spell Toyota? Just when it seemed the overhyped promise of biofuels was diminishing, it may prove to have a second life under Obama. Is Steven Chu BFF With BP?

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Honda May Develop Plug-In as Obama Alters U.S. Policy (Update2) - Bloomberg.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Toyota Motor Corp. So far, President Barack Obama has announced no new federaleffort to promote the fuel, and federal funding for hydrogen fortransportation use in the 2009 budget dropped to $177.7 Tax Credits Instead, Obama backed tax credits of as much as $7,500 inthe stimulus package approved in February for buyers of plug-incars.

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The Greenius Goes Into Overdrive

Creative Greenius

As the climate change crisis goes from bad to worse (while the deniers get nuttier and more cult-like with each passing day) and Australia gives Californians an advanced sneak preview at what is without a doubt headed our way sooner than you expect , your Creative Greenius has only gotten more Fired Up, Ready to Go! The Greenius in Yosemite.

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Electrified Blondes in Convertibles For Everyone!

Creative Greenius

Toyota keeps talking about making a plug-in but don’t hold your breath till they bring it to market. That’s right those are solar panels that all electric Toyota RAV4 is towing. I’m sorry new President Barack Obama wasn’t able to join us in the gorgeous California sunshine and warmth.

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The origins of NDEW and DEED

Plug in America

It all started with President Barack Obama and as DEED begins, we’re taking the opportunity to briefly revisit the tale, with a related nod to the mother of climate change policy, as former Sen. But some of us back then still owned Toyota RAV 4 EVs. But how did NDEW come about? Fran Pavley is well known.

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California Air Resources Board Pushes for Restoration of DOE Funding for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles; Tackles the Four Miracles

Green Car Congress

Ultimately the market will decide which technologies are the winners, but given the critical importance to our long term climate and energy security goals, the best approach is to pursue and invest in a portfolio of the most promising options. Earlier post.). —Letter to Secretary Chu. Fuel cell system costs.

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Andy Grove: The U.S. must create an electric car industry - Apr. 17, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

More Climate crusader "Were very reasonable people," says White House energy czar Carol Browner. More from Fortune Obama exclusive: Business needs to work with me 28 top companies: Theyre hiring! In addition, climate change demands that we harness new, renewable sources of energy. The business world hopes shes right.

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