Apparently, to help in this effort for change, GM has suggested that perhaps more tax credits – beyond the 200,000 $7500 credits already allotted – are necessary to make the Volt viable. Consequently, the cheapest, most efficient battery-powered solutions are not necessarily being driven by the current tax credit. MORE >>

In addition to the general effort supporting the legislation, CalCars has been working with PIA and the aftermarket companies to keep the 10% credit for conversions hybrids and internal combustion engine vehicles in the legislation. CALCARS LETTER: PRESERVE TAX CREDITS FOR CONVERTING CARS TO PLUG IN. Electradrive (California). MORE >>

For instance, alternative energy tax credits, such as those intended for the buyers of plug-in vehicles, could be on the Republican’s deficit-reducing chopping block. Hence, do plug-in tax credits provide enough bang for the buck? The Tea Party should embrace US foreign oil independence. What is the Tea Party? MORE >>

House and Senate leaders, aka the Electrification Coalition, are introducing an $11 billion package today to help create 5 – 8 “deployment communities&# that can help jump-charge the electric vehicle industry in the US. Already, California, for instance, is offering $5000 tax credits for EVs bought in that state. MORE >>

Congress can’t handle the truth? One of the most entertaining TV events I’ve ever watched was when Congress grilled the Big 3 as bankruptcy approached. Today, Washington and some automakers pretend as if electric cars are the key to our foreign oil woes. Those sound like perfect issues for Congress to sort through. MORE >>