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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? Our verdict.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The car came straight to Omaha from the Detroit auto show. BYDs breakthrough all-electric E6, photographed at this years Detroit auto show. The first buyers will be fleet users, which will build central fast-charging facilities. The E6 will hit the Chinese market later this year.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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The electric car and grid parity - OregonLive.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The state of Michigan, which has seen its economy decimated by the collapse of the gas-powered auto industry, is pouring incentives into the alt-car market. Thats the kind of incentive that tends to invite new entrants to the field, and indeed, Michigan has seen new ventures springing up from local and global companies.

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