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Enova Announces 16 Unit Hybrid School Bus Order; Initial Deployment of Federal Stimulus Dollars for School Buses

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n 2005, we collaborated on the industry’s first production plug-in hybrid vehicle, and we’ve refined the technology since. This interest should continue to grow as more tax credits and incentives become available to ease the transition to hybrid school buses. Enova COO John Mullins.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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The stimulus package is designed to address the recession and in the short term people were anxiously awaiting two key components of the plan: clarification on the details behind “ grants in lieu of tax credits ” and awards of loan guarantees by the DOE from section 1705. Cap and Trade Disappointment. chance of default.

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Study finds solo hybrid drivers in California HOV lanes amplify congestion, create up to $4,500 per car in adverse social costs annually

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Between August 2005 and June 2011, California law allowed owners of hybrid vehicles achieving at least 45 mpg (5.2 Between August 2005 and June 2011, California law allowed owners of hybrid vehicles achieving at least 45 mpg (5.2

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Bob Lutz’s Latest Volt Test Drive Sprinting for Green Stimulus Dollars New Subsidies for Electric Cars in Britain Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You G.M. April 17, 2009 8:00 pm Link I also think that the task force is being short-sighted in their comments on the Volt. Follow the money.

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Stimulus Bill Provides Major Increase in Plug-in Vehicle Purchase Credit Program

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The $787-billion stimulus bill (HR 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) that emerged from the joint House-Senate conference committee this week provides funds for a large range of transportation-related projects. Tax Credits for Plug-ins. The credit generally is available for vehicles purchased after 2005.

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