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Report: Dealers Worried About Getting EV Refunds From the Government

The Truth About Cars

According to a report from Automotive News , dealers are getting worked up about the prospect of not receiving money swiftly enough — mimicking some of the hardships endured during the Cash-for-Clunkers period. Car dealers are asset rich and cash poor. All of a sudden, the dealer is in a cash crunch."

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

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The Environmental Footprint of Scrap Car Recycling Perils of Abandoned Vehicles Abandoned and forsaken vehicles stand as silent environmental culprits, occupying spaces and leaking hazardous substances like oil, antifreeze and battery acids into the surroundings. Non-compliance is a path best avoided.

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

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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. StumbleUpon Newsvine livejournal Facebook BlinkList Contact us Close Contact the Environment editor environment@guardian.co.uk My Web del.icio.us

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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Silent engines, positive impact on the environment, and decreased fuel costs are all reasons for this transition to EVs. Finally, EV prices have been steadily decreasing over the past few years, but they may not be falling as quickly as once predicted, as the decline in EV battery costs is set to slow its pace.

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