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Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power announces $125M in new financing; focus on and support from China

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Additionally, through its stimulus programs and local industrial policies, the Chinese government is providing a range of grants, low-interest loans and related financial and tax incentives. CEO, Protean Electric and a 32-year auto industry veteran responsible for the development and production of the GM EV-1. Purcell, Jr.,

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Grant Thornton LLP Warns of Potential Collapse of Automotive Supply Chain

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Grant Thornton LLP is the US member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the six global audit, tax and advisory organizations. Meanwhile, adding further downside pressure is that banks in many cases are working to reduce their exposure to the auto industry. Laura Marcero. The rewards for successful execution will be great.

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Plug-in cars: Moving Forward

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I write a column for the Electric Auto Association newsletter, Current EVents. The taxpayer is financing the American automakers’ survival and their future. The federal consumer tax credit awaits major automaker cars that can claim them. Here's my June column. The trajectory remains clear, and the pace has quickened.

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Honda May Develop Plug-In as Obama Alters U.S. Policy (Update2) - Bloomberg.com

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policy shifts to favor battery-powered autos. Tax Credits Instead, Obama backed tax credits of as much as $7,500 inthe stimulus package approved in February for buyers of plug-incars. Honda, the world’s largest engine maker, set a goal ofleading the industry in hydrogen fuel cell autos. millionthis year from $211.9

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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People-Oriented Development Current Status of REDD Financing the Fifth Fuel Peak Phosphorus - Commence Urine Recyling on Space. The Three Prongs of the “Green&# Energy Stimulus Pa. Recent announcements demonstrate that electric utilities and some auto makers want to make V2G a reality.

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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Moreover, EVs are not only proving to be more robust amidst an auto industry in decline, but they are also already displaying some signs of recovery. Additionally, the European Investment Bank has doubled down on its commitment to the European EV battery industry to boost green recovery, committing more than €1B to financings in 2020.

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