Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

AMP ), a company engaged in the conversion of new vehicles to full battery-electric drive, unveiled its latest all-electric conversion platform, the GM Chevrolet Equinox. The AMP Equinox pricing is expected to be below $50,000 after government incentives are applied. Tags: Conversions Electric (Battery) Motors Plug-ins.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2009

In a statement livecast on the Internet by the White House, President Barack Obama said that neither of the restructuring plans submitted by GM and Chrysler “ goes far enough to warrant substantial new investment. ”. The government will provide GM with “ adequate working capital ” for 60 more days to “ produce a better business plan ”.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2009

reached agreements with the US Treasury and the governments of Canada and Ontario for the creation of a smaller, self-sustaining “New GM”. Pending approvals, the New GM is expected to launch in about 60 to 90 days as a separate and independent company from the current GM. GM Manufacturing Plans. General Motors Corp.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2010

China’s incentive plan for private purchases of new-energy vehicles may be introduced by the end of this month and will be tested in five cities, rather than nationwide, according to a report in the Shanghai Securities News. Tags: Brief. China Daily. The five cities are Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chongqing and Wuhan, the report said.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 19, 2023

All-electric pickups remain expensive, even with government incentives, and the long-range versions always cost more. The glitzy, fully loaded RST First Edition, scheduled to launch this fall, comes with a GM-estimated 400 miles of range and a price tag of roughly $107,000. Though pricing remains a big concern.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2010

Shanghai-Volkswagen posted vehicle sales of 728,000 units, an increase of 48.6%; Shanghai GM achieved sales of 727,000 units, an increase of 58.7%; SAIC-GM-Wuling sold 1.065 million, an increase of 63.7%. SAIC attributed its performance to two main factors: government incentive policies and the introduction of new products.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

DECEMBER 28, 2009

GM to invest $700m in Volt rechargeable electric car. “GM is spending $336m to upgrade the Hamtramck plant; $202m for a new plant in Flint, north of Detroit, that will build 1.4 GM to invest $700m in Volt rechargeable electric car. in tax incentives for those sites and others. By Richard Kessler for Recharge News.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Cities will work with stakeholders to develop and/or support purchase and ownership incentives (monetary/non-monetary) for both vehicles and infrastructure, including tax rebates for vehicles and charging installations, preferential and/or free parking at city meters, key parking locations, and community venues. cents per kWh (6pm to 2am).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2009

In the aftermath of the summer sales boom fueled by the US Cash for Clunkers program, September 2009 light duty vehicles sales dropped back to pre-incentive lows. GM retail sales were down 46% while fleet sales declined 43%. A total of 1,011 GM hybrid vehicles were delivered in the month, down 48.3% Click to enlarge.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

General Motors has now announced it will spend $483million on building current- and next-generation Ecotec four-cylinder engines at its powertrain complex assuming it can reach successful incentive negotiations with local and state officials. The move will [.].

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Green Cars News

MAY 31, 2010

It was originally predicted that China’s incentive plan for private purchases of new energy vehicles would be spread nationwide – but now it seems it will be tested first in five cities. According to a report by Shanghai Securities News, the cities to benefit from the scheme will be Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Wuhan.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

CleanFUEL USA, a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems, will build and certify a multi-purpose 8-liter General Motors (GM) propane engine in partnership with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America. Since the discontinuance of the GM 8.1

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EV Connect

AUGUST 22, 2022

Keep Costs Manageable The price tag of installing EV charging stations can be a hurdle for auto dealerships, but there are options to lower this barrier. GM, in particular, has shown its commitment to electrification by deploying charging solutions , including EV Connect, at their dealerships throughout the U.S. In the U.S. and Canada.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2009

Subject to final State and local incentives, the company will use an existing Johnson Controls facility at its site in Holland, Michigan. Last week, the governor added an additional $220 million in tax credits available bringing total incentives to $555 million. Tags: Batteries Policy. Earlier post.).

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Plugs and Cars

MARCH 5, 2008

The Wall Street Journal reports GM, Toyota Doubtful on Fuel Cells' Mass Use. Honda, the supposed H2 true believer, is actually given an incentive to produce fewer of its much touted Clarity FCV. Tags: honda electric car california air resources board fuel cell CARB BEV battery electric car. and Toyota Motor Corp.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Noting the importance of a hydrogen infrastructure with sufficient density, the automakers—Daimler, Ford, GM/Opel, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Renault Nissan Alliance, and Toyota—in that LoU strongly supported building up a hydrogen infrastructure in Europe, with Germany as regional starting point, among other global starting points. Earlier post.).

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

GM may be in bankruptcy but remains unwavering in its commitment to have the Volt in some showrooms by November 2010. GM waxed hot and cold on the EV1. Policies and incentives are in place that could get us there. Tags: biofuels nissan GM zev mandate cafe standards barack obama battery electric car.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

While there are significant requirements for infrastructure and incentives to bring about the widespread electrification of vehicles, improvements to the internal combustion engine could be quickly deployed and assuage many of the voices currently clamoring for change. Next-generation agriculture. Vehicle-to-grid (V2G).

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Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2006

As underscored last month when GM announced it would build a plug-in hybrid version of its Saturn Vue, the logic of electric propulsion is compelling. Of course Toyota has little incentive to let the electrical genie too far out of the bottle. Ford and GM, it would seem, need to throw a Hail Mary pass to get back in the game.

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Green Cars News

MAY 2, 2009

However, some critics are questioning the move suggesting that GM should take more decisive and aggressive action. And is GM right to scrap the brand? Tags: Green cars Latest news general motors Pontiac Pontiac scrapped. What do you think of this proposal for Pontiac? Leave a comment with your thoughts.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

MAY 17, 2010

incentives, and concerns over the electrical grid are slowing the electric. Yet in the United States and China, automakers’ caution, weak price incentives, and concerns over the electrical grid are slowing the electric car’s introduction. Tags: EV Economics china. Electric-car ventures made up nearly 40.

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EV Life

JULY 5, 2023

Its combination of affordability, performance, and impressive range has led it to become one of Tesla’s best-selling electric vehicles to date, proving to be a strong competitor against more affordable options from automakers like Hyundai, GM, and Kia. sec $7,500 Check Incentives Model 3 Long Range (AWD) $47,240 333 miles 145 mph 4.2

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EV Life

MARCH 7, 2023

GM has been one of the pioneers of electric vehicles, introducing the General Motors EV1 back in 1996 and the groundbreaking Chevy Volt in 2010. What’s more, the Bolt EV is eligible for a variety of federal and state tax credits, rebates, and incentives that can potentially bring the price down to zero for qualifying drivers.

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EV Life

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It’s also important to note that Chevy’s BEV3 electrical architecture is software-based, which means future updates via GM’s ULTIFI could potentially improve charging rates. EV Incentive Programs · Federal Tax Credit. For AC charging, it operates at 11.3 Range Horsepower (est.) Clean Cars 4 All. The answer?

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Green Cars News

APRIL 16, 2009

The latest agreements follow battery incentive projects with Ford and GM totalling $215million for pack engineering, integration and assembly that were agreed in February. Tags: Green cars Latest news Lithium-ion batteries A123Systems Johnson Controls Saft KD Advanced Battery Group LG Chem Michigan.

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Plug In Partners

JANUARY 28, 2008

Tags: legislation. SEC 134 Loan Guarantees for Fuel Efficient vehicles including electric and PHEVs SEC 135 Advanced Battery Loan Guarantee Program Guarantees of loans for construction of battery manufacturing facilities including electrical systems and software. Sign the On Line Petition News Summary I HOME.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2009

The plant will be part of a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors called GM Subsystem Manufacturing LLC. Local and state incentives, along with Recovery Act funding announced last week by the US Department of Energy, are helping to make the facility possible. GM designed and engineered all but eight parts. Earlier post.).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. GM plans to launch the Volt in China in 2011. Great Wall Motor Co.,

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Plugs and Cars

APRIL 24, 2009

As March came to a close, the Obama administration found GM and Chrysler’s restructuring plans “not viable.” GM CEO Rick Waggoner was pushed out and the company got sixty days to get its act together. Tags: byd tianjin-qingyan electric charging infrastructure battery electric car. Here's my April column.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Action needed To get its IDEA to market quickly, Bright Automotive has applied for $450 million from the Department of Energys Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program, which was given $25 billion by Congress in 2007. Tags: evdriven. So far, theres been $44.6 Comment too long. More Sarah A.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

That could lead to incentive pricing plans that would make it more expensive for consumers to charge their batteries during peak power-usage periods than in off hours, such as overnight, some analysts said. . Tags: evdriven. Well need smart-grid technology to manage how that charging gets done so we dont overload the system," he said.

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Plugs and Cars

APRIL 22, 2007

In January GM announced the Volt, a smart idea that makes use of the two existing primary energy infrastructures - the electric grid and gasoline stations. Instead, GM says the batteries must be Lithium and must take the car 40 miles before the engine comes on. And calls into question just how serious GM is about plug-in cars.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

The president is hoping to use incentives to get one million plug-in hybrid vehicles to consumers by 2015. Which one applies to the Chevy Volt, to be introduced later this year by GM? GM calls the Volt an extended-range electric vehicle, or EREV. Tags: Production News. roads by 2015? Five million. Two million.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

Many utility companies, including PG&E (NYSE: PCG), are offering incentives for PHEVs to utilize inexpensive night time energy. It also should be noted that Pikes Peak was one of General Motors (NYSE: GM) testing ground programs which used the downgrade road of the mountain to do the break testing of its own vehicles.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. New York 2009: Mercedes E250 Bluetec concept would get 28/39 city/hwy rating Breaking - Zero Motorcycles unveils the Zero S [w/Video] GM and Segways PUMA live reveal Hyundai to offer plug-in hybrid in U.S. Tags: evdriven. Follow us on Twitter!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. And their statements questioning the "business case" do not yet reflect the impending federal $5-10,000 federal incentives for production and sale of PHEVs.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 20, 2009

I imagine there will be tax incentives to build green generators when were at that stage. Neutral Templarian @ Apr 19th 2009 4:30PM Good to hear, hopefully GM has already started to use this for the Volt. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use or tags. Tags: evdriven.

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