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PCAST suggests 6 key components for climate change strategy to President Obama; adaptation and mitigation

Green Car Congress

Developing an infrastructure renewal plan that integrates climate preparedness and other benefits to the US’ economy./p>. Continue efforts to decarbonize the economy, with emphasis on the electricity sector. Improving coordination and support for research efforts on climate change preparedness.

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Ford to Invest Additional $450M in Michigan for Hybrid and Plug-in Vehicle Production; Battery System Design and Development to Be In-House Core Competency

Green Car Congress

The Michigan Economic Growth Authority board approved a package of incentives and tax credits totaling $188 million. Our industry is at the intersection of three critical global issues—the economy, energy and the environment.

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EEA says industrial air pollution cost Europe up to €169 billion in 2009; some 37% attributed to CO2

Green Car Congress

Air pollution from the 10,000 largest polluting facilities in Europe cost citizens between €102–169 billion (US$135–224 billion) in 2009, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) which analyzed the costs of harm to health and the environment caused by air pollution. Log scale) Source: EEA.

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The Importance of Recycling and Repurposing EV Batteries

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Spent lithium-ion batteries contain hazardous materials like lead, cadmium, and mercury, which, if not properly disposed of, can leach into soil and water, causing significant ecological harm. The process of mining and refining raw materials for battery production is resource-intensive and environmentally taxing.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Cischke, Ford senior vice president for sustainability, environment and safety engineering. "By San Jose Mercury News ). 2/12/07 GM is aggressively pursuing plug-in hybrids "because of the tremendous potential to significantly increase fuel economy," according to spokesman Brian Corbett. By partnering with these two industries.

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The electric car and grid parity - OregonLive.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The state of Michigan, which has seen its economy decimated by the collapse of the gas-powered auto industry, is pouring incentives into the alt-car market. It has awarded tax credits worth about $100 million to each of four manufacturers of electric-hybrid car batteries. and Mark Brady, the departments sustainable development liaison.

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