Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2011

Deutsche Bank’s China Auto analyst, Vincent Ha, continues to see robust light vehicle sales over the next few years, with a slow to about 11% YoY growth in 2011 (due to a high base from the 2010 surge, and reductions in government stimulus), followed by sustainable low double digit growth in 2012. He also believes that sub-1.6L

Transportation 250

Transportation Gasoline Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric 250

Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

From the article: ‘The New York study anticipates that by 2015, electric vehicle prices should decline because of reduced battery costs, that there will be a sufficient supply of electric vehicles to purchase, and that consumers will take advantage of the existing federal tax credit of $7,500 for new electric cars. Better Cars ….

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New York City New York Obama Tax Credit 167

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. The federal consumer tax credit awaits major automaker cars that can claim them. Nissan appears intent on opening up a market for mid-price range electric cars within two years. Will we get our money’s worth?

Plug-in 100

Plug-in Plug Cars Obama 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Electric car supporters are rising to defend General Motors’ development of the Chevy Volt after the Obama Administration’s automotive task force proclaimed that the car was probably too expensive to be commercially successful in the near future. is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000. and Chrysler.

Volt 42

Volt Green Electric Cars 2009 42

Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 11, 2009

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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Florida Tax Electric Cars Tax Credit 124

Revenge of the Electric Car

MARCH 11, 2009

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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Florida Tax Electric Cars Tax Credit 100