Plugs and Cars

JULY 1, 2009

In June about 500 cars were placed in consumer and fleet hands in Los Angeles and New York and New Jersey for what BMW calls a " field trial." Like all the automakers, BMW dabbled in concept electric cars over the years. More money was probably spent advertising the car than went into the electric Mini program. see the ad here.)

Mini E 100

Mini E BMW Tax Credit Tax 100

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

Significant tax incentives encourage the conversion of trucks and heavy-duty fleets to natural gas vehicles. Additionally, the bill supports the Rural Energy for America Program. It will be highly regulated, exchange traded and transparent. Clean Energy Research, Development and Deployment. Fast mitigation strategies.

Gas-Electric 210

Gas-Electric Climate Gas Energy 210

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Supporters of the car say that’s shortsighted. 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. and Chrysler. .&#

Volt 42

Volt Green Electric Cars 2009 42

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

In a flurry of electric vehicle activity, three back-to-back announcements this week have placed a spotlight on Oregon’s plans to be the friendliest state in the nation in which to build, sell and buy electric cars. According to Nissan, the company plans to introduce its upcoming electric car in Oregon in late 2010.

Oregon 58

Oregon Green Electric Cars Lead Acid 58