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One way or another, Fisker Automotive may soon be off the market

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The program backs automotive companies that offer both green energy initiatives, such as increased fuel efficiency, and new auto industry jobs in the United States. The DOE offered Fisker Automotive a $529 million loan in 2009 as part of the department’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) loan program.

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More states follow California’s clean car standards

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The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to grant California’s request to carry out its own clean car standards not only clears the way for the Schwarzenegger-led state to cut its own greenhouse gas emissions, but it is likely to effect at least 13 additional states too.

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Will Obama’s billions jumpstart the electric car? The Green Piece

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If you listen to US President Barack Obama it has been a long time coming – his decision to pour $2.4billion of stimulus money to make America a global leader in electric and hybrid car development comes as the country plays catch up to the likes of Japan and even China in the green car race (see article ). “I Who will benefit?

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Ricardo responds to electric drive stimulus package

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Ricardo, one of the leaders in the development of electric and hybrid vehicles, has welcomed President Obama’s announcement of $2.4billion in grants to accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of the next generation of US batteries and electric vehicles.

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The French are coming. The Green Piece

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The green car race may have been dominated by Japanese and German manufacturers to date, with American automakers playing catch-up, but now it is the French who are fighting back with Peugeot, Citroen and Renault all revealing a greener outlook…. The green car race: the French are coming.

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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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In the past the auto industry has responded to incentives and guidelines set by government agencies and reengineered their product to meet this requirement. Volt Has Most Electric Miles, Data Shows Green Car Reports 20 May 2015. [ 16 ] Watson, Grant and Andrew A. Similar processes can be followed again.

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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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