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

Green Car Congress

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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The EV Transition Explained: Policy Roadblocks

Cars That Think

Public opposition to wind turbine projects is growing in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio as well. These are complex, intertwined and global issues well beyond the control of either CARB or the auto industry.” Vinsel further notes, “Successful regulation is fragile.”

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Partnering with Alcoa, Duke Energy, Google.org, Johnson Controls Indiana startup plans to unveil vehicle May 2009 at EVS-24 in Norway; mass production in 2012. That has to be looked at." ( Reuters ) 3/28/07 "Batteries are not yet an economic or efficient way of storing power.we GM Press Release ).

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Gas War: 25 States Sue EPA Over Updated Emissions Regulations

The Truth About Cars

But both have stated that they’re concerned about the ramifications for traditional supply chains and the possibility that the changes would negatively impact the U.S. The Biden administration is willing to sacrifice the American auto industry and its workers in service of its radical green agenda. The EPA declined to comment.

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