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Rivian introduces two quad-motor, AWD “Electric Adventure Vehicles”

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The R1T, a 5-passenger pickup truck, made its debut at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles on 26 November and the R1S, a 7-passenger SUV, was revealed at the automaker’s press conference at Automobility on 27 November. R1T pricing starts at $61,500 after Federal Tax credit. Deliveries begin in late 2020.

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

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Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). Although not part of the conferences formal structure, the themes were addressed in the presentations and panel discussions.

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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The company also intends to complete crash testing of PICC-converted vehicles so that future owners can qualify for green-vehicle tax credits. A Prius equipped with PICC’s third-generation NiMH conversion kit is on display at the 2009 Advanced Automotive Battery and EC Capacitor Conference, at the Long Beach Convention Center.

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Profile: Farmers Ethanol: Focusing on Sustainable Corn Ethanol Production and a Triple Bottom Line

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In an article “Falling thirst for Fuel Leaves Ethanol Enthusiasts with a Hangover” published on 4 May 2009, The Wall Street Journal summarized three of the challenges traditional corn ethanol faces today. The cattle will get part of their daily food ration from wet distillers grain (WDG) which is a by product of the ethanol fermentation.