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US VP Biden outlines 3-part plan to have 1M advanced technology vehicles on US roads by 2015

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The President is proposing to transform the existing $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles into a rebate that will be available to all consumers immediately at the point of sale, similar to “Cash for Clunkers”.

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Cash for Volts?

Revenge of the Electric Car

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Move over, cash for clunkers. Since batteries that power electric vehicles might last longer than the car itself, they say financing will have to be adjusted to reflect that. November 16, 2009: 06:01 PM ET. Updated to attribute projection on “smart-grid&# earnings to FERC Chairman.).

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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Germany’s auto industry and senior officials have called for another “cash for clunkers” program , an initiative that would boost the demand for more sustainable vehicles by offering monetary incentives for people that scrap their fuel-inefficient cars. Car manufacturers have already pledged over $2.5

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Labour's £5,000 sweetener to launch electric car revolution | Environment | The Guardian

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The cash incentive for consumers would be available to offset the higher upfront costs of electric cars , in particular the price of the batteries in modern vehicles. In addition, about 200 electric cars will be available in city centres across the country for the public to try out. "It