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Plug-in Hybrid Bills in Congress Scare Auto Makers

Plugs and Cars

Toyota made the car, the Prius, that made plug-in conversions possible, and now they are trying to rein in the desires unleashed. A123 bought Hymotion and they are producing cars for Google's RechargeIT.org effort.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

Green Car Congress

MMI navigation plus uses 4G LTE to deliver the tailored services of Audi connect to the driver—from navigation with Google Earth and Google Street View. Purchasing customers may qualify for applicable state and federal incentives and tax credits (e.g., federal tax credit of $4,168). Driver Assistance.

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Blazer EV pause, Mercedes EV updates, affordable EVs, clean hydrogen rules: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

GM emphasizes that these are not safety-related issues and not related to its Ultium EV propulsion suite or Google built-in. The Biden administration has set a high bar for the generous tax credits created by the Inflation Recovery Act (IRA) to help spur large-scale production of hydrogen, starting with regional hydrogen hubs.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Tax credit incentives are also available to consumers in the U.S. Toyota still has not made any money on the Prius. Another point; a Jetta diesel has near the same mileage as a Prius and the Jetta Blue TDI will exceed the Prius. I’m sick of hearing about the Prius….I market b y the end of 2009.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Governor Kulongoski is currently pushing a plan before the state legislature to cut some hefty tax breaks for electric vehicle manufacturers who choose to come to Oregon, as well as provide huge tax credits to purchasers of electric cars. “My I did mine for $150 but I have a lot of stuff I got for free lying around.

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