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Google Ogles Plug Ins

Plug In Partners

Philanthropy Google’s Way: Not the Usual By KATIE HAFNER New York Times Published: September 14, 2006 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13 — The ambitious founders of Google , the popular search engine company, have set up a philanthropy, giving it seed money of about $1 billion and a mandate to tackle poverty, disease and global warming.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

Green Car Congress

Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers are currently eligible for a $4,919 federal tax credit. liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. Hybrid Powertrain. The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter

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How to Answer Top EV FAQs This Season at Your Dealership

Blink Charging

It’s a new car-buying season and many new car buyers want to take advantage of the federal government’s electric vehicle tax incentives. As seen in the graphic above, AC Level 1 and Level 2 charging stations send AC power to the onboard charger, which then converts to DC power to charge the battery. How do I find a charger?

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Advocating electric in the heartland

Electric Auto Association

T Not always a win On another front, the Mid-America chapter was on the losing side in a challenge to a tax leveled on electric and hybrid vehicle (EV) owners in Kansas. It’s theoretically supposed to make up for loss of gas tax revenue, but it’s just not fair,” said Schwanke. “I I’m sure there’s a big red flag on my file,” he said. “If

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Plug-in Hybrid Bills in Congress Scare Auto Makers

Plugs and Cars

A123 bought Hymotion and they are producing cars for Google's RechargeIT.org effort. HybridsPlus and EDrive have converted cars. Legislation proposed in the Senate by Senators Obama, Hatch and Cantwell to offer tax credits to convert hybrids to plug-ins now has its counterpart in Congressman Ed Markey's House bill.

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Why Restaurants With EV Charging Stations Are a Step Ahead

EV Connect

Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is on the rise, and it’s only set to increase now that the federal government is extending and expanding tax credits for EVs and EV charging infrastructure. By charging a fee for their use, owners can convert the expense of installing EV chargers into another revenue stream. million in 2020 to 31.1

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The Cash Back Hybrid

Plug In Partners

By John Voelcker First Published October 2007 Google , a former CIA director , the Natural Resources Defense Council , a U.S. It includes tax credits for consumers who buy or convert to plug-ins, tax incentives on tooling for carmakers who sell early models, and incentives for utilities to offer discounts for off-peak car recharging.

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