Congress, Minivan and Obama

Presidential Auto Task Force Concluded Plug-In GM Volt Likely Too Expensive To Be Commercially Successful in the Short-Term

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

Following the short address on Monday during which President Barack Obama outlined the next steps for GM and Chrysler ( earlier post ), the White House posted summaries of the Presidential Auto Task Force’s assessment of the business plans provided by the two struggling automakers, which led to the terms that are currently unfolding.

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Volt Plug-in GM Chrysler

President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

President Obama announced 48 new advanced battery and electric drive projects that will receive $2.4 Develop, validate, and deploy 220 advanced plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. billion in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Chrysler LLC. $70. Manufacturing: Warren, MI and St.

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Grant Lithium Ion Obama St. Louis

Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Possibilities include a minivan and an Jeep Wrangler-like off-roader. Will Congress finally approve consumer-oriented legislation that has stalled for years? They will also differ greatly in terms of vehicle type. A performance vehicle like the Circuit is about more than just fun, insisted Cappa. More Credit card relief?

Chrysler

Chrysler 2009 Dodge Circuit Electric Cars

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Presidential Auto Task Force Concluded Plug-In GM Volt Likely Too Expensive To Be Commercially Successful in the Short-Term

President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

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