Plugs and Cars

JANUARY 16, 2007

Everything from light bulbs to organic food, to flex-fuel cars to a carbon freeze tax—no, make that a cap-and-trade program—clamors for attention. In California, I and over 50% of the drivers of electric cars have rooftop residential solar electricity. Everyone is paying attention to green. But enviros are all over the map.

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

The federal consumer tax credit awaits major automaker cars that can claim them. Will we get our money’s worth? President Obama has stated a commitment to 1 million plug-in cars by 2015. Policies and incentives are in place that could get us there. It’s far from a slam dunk.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The subsidies generally increased over the period and most were written into US Tax Code as permanent provisions. However, by producing electricity in a sustainable manner, such a through wind, solar, tidal, hydro or geothermal means, the issue that calls into question electric cars’ tag as ‘zero emission vehicles’ is wiped out.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

hours; Optional solar power installation with rebates through SunPower; and. Purchasing customers may qualify for applicable state and federal incentives and tax credits (e.g., federal tax credit of $4,168). In California, for example, this will likely net out to $33,157 for the entry model, Brabec noted in his presentation.

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Plug In India

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

They were busy promoting their hybrid cars and their favorite distraction tactic - “Hydrogen Cars” While Toyota did very well with the Prius hybrid car, hedging their bets on hybrid cars in the 2020s seems to me that they seem to still live in the 90s. During the past decade, Toyota has not bothered to invest in electric vehicles.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Alternatives that would reduce pollution include nuclear energy and renewable sources, such as wind and solar power. declares public health emergency for swine flu Top Jobs Top Cars 2007 Toyota Prius. Will TVA be ready when a glut of electric cars finally hits U.S. That depends on how fast they come," Hoagland said. No gasoline.

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Tennessee Nissan Electric Cars Cars 53

Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Price and tax incentives need to be worked out. In Berkeley, a town known for its environmental sensibility, one out of five cars sold today is a hybrid Prius. The employees pull into carports that are covered with solar panels and plug their cars into the 100 available charging stations.

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San Francisco Neighborhood Electrical Electric 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. [See I love the idea of powering my car from solar power.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Solar, Wind and Biofuels Grew 53 Percent in 2008 Green Education = Environmental Religion? The Appraisal 2010 Prius Delivers Record Mileage and Accelerates. Individuals and businesses lose months and connect fees when they add solar and other forms of renewable energy to the grid.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

“The Toyota Prius took over five years to reach break-even and has gone on to be a wild success.&# The high cost of manufacturing the Volt is exactly why the tax credits of $2500 for a vehicle with 4 kWh of battery capacity and $417 for every kWh over 4 (so that there is a $7500 credit for the Volt) were legislated. and Chrysler.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Thats double the milage of a Prius and a lot more fun! Reply to this comment by Erictheruler1 April 7, 2009 8:12 AM PDT If this is my tax dollars at work please stop giving them to GM. My Vespa scooter gets 100 miles to the gallon and can carry two people and two bags of groceries under the seat. You can buy it now.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Tax credit incentives are also available to consumers in the U.S. There are choices for 110 volt versus 220 volt, slow versus quick charges, and solar options. 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.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

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 Next post States’ Proposals for Gas Taxes Sputter 11 Comments 1.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

For instance, they may have solar panels on their roof or could, via their utility, opt for energy from renewable sources. Jason ↓ ↑ report 7 jharlan 10:41PM (4/09/2009) Home recharge with your home solar recharge station would be the most desirable for commuting from the suburbs. It does not reflect well upon you.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

"It is unreasonable to expect the Volt and any similar new technology to be immediately profitable when other technologies that started with a price premium, such as the Toyota Prius, became wild successes," said Chelsea Sexton, an advisory board member of Plug-In America. Engineering proptypes enjoy a tax break.

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