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Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

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Cischke cited the recent agreement on one national standard for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations as an example of how the government, the auto industry and the environmental community can work together toward common goals. Earlier post.) mpg in 2016. Sue Cischke. Ford received a $62.7 Earlier post.). Sue Cischke.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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This change in vehicles and fuel would provide our sought-for zero net CO 2 fueling or energy system. All we really need in addition to fleets of new paradigm vehicles are additional solar and wind generation sources. One key element is to try to keep all critical elements of industry innovative, cooperative and profitable.

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Inflation Reduction Act – How It Supercharges the Electric Vehicle Industry

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The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is arguably the most significant piece of climate legislation the United States has ever seen, including significant investments in clean energy and consumer incentives to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption. How the IRA will help tackle climate change.

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Buffett's Chinese electric car company

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The government will make direct grants to automakers (as we do, of course) and also provide “subsidies of up to $8,800 are being offered to taxi fleets and local government agencies in 13 Chinese cities for each hybrid or all-electric vehicle they purchase.”

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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Posted by: Dale Kaup | Apr 13, 2009 10:34:27 PM I am sorry to hear that, and I wish my auto tools business( [link] will not be hurt, Posted by: David | Apr 13, 2009 11:11:37 PM I cant help but feel sorry for all of us when people start proposing what the gov *should* have been doing with our money. This is what they do and always have done.

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