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Will Obama’s billions jumpstart the electric car? The Green Piece

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If you listen to US President Barack Obama it has been a long time coming – his decision to pour $2.4billion of stimulus money to make America a global leader in electric and hybrid car development comes as the country plays catch up to the likes of Japan and even China in the green car race (see article ). “I Who will benefit? Our verdict.

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Can green cars solve automotive crisis? The Green Piece

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In the US, Chrysler and General Motors fell into bankruptcy; while in Japan even its major automakers have been left reeling from significant profit falls. Late last week Japanese automotive giant Nissan unveiled its first production ready electric car – the Nissan LEAF (pictured). Turning over a new LEAF.

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Grant Thornton LLP Warns of Potential Collapse of Automotive Supply Chain

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The economic impact of a General Motors or Chrysler bankruptcy is being debated across the country. But if the scenario plays out in an uncontrolled fashion, every automaker will almost certainly lose production and incur steep financial losses. This would help automakers identify and support the most viable companies.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

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undoubtedly going to be a backlog, where demand exceeds production for the. Despite a surge in interest, electric cars may remain niche products in the world’s two largest auto markets. The firm eTec got $100 million in funding from the US Department of Energy through the stimulus bill. And many would-be buyers are.

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GM: Let's Hash Out Open Plug-In Car Standards

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According to GM, the updated standard can be expected by the end of the summer — just in time, perhaps, for the first production prototypes of the Chevy Volt. Earth2Tech] Omniture Launches Viral Video Measurement [NewTeeVee] Can New York Save Broadband?

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

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General Motors Corp., Toyota Motor Corp. and startups Tesla Motors Inc. Tax Credits Instead, Obama backed tax credits of as much as $7,500 inthe stimulus package approved in February for buyers of plug-incars. customers $600 a month to lease.Honda hasn’t revealed its production price. and Nissan MotorCo.,

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Hasner’s Florida State Electric Car Tax Break Gets Boost

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Today, electric vehicles and plug-in cars are a niche product. The federal stimulus bill also provides a $7,500 tax credit for consumers who purchase plug-in vehicles. One example is the much-publicized Chevy Volt, a plug-in hybrid due out in 2010 that ailing General Motors is staking its future on.

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