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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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We expected it would come from higher prices or a supply disruption—we’ve all been surprised.) When our country was attacked at Pearl Harbor, no one believed we could build 30,000 planes and tanks in just one year. It helps that the auto industry will be building more efficient new vehicles. And no one asked what it would cost.

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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. Hoon said he was looking at ways of contributing to the mayors £60m plan. Free P&P at the Guardian bookshop Sweet Water and Bitter £20.00 winchester, hampshire.

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Poll: 81% of Americans Oppose Gas Tax Hike To Encourage Sales of More Efficient Cars

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In April 2008, 60% of Americans favored suspending the federal gas tax completely for the summer to offset soaring gas prices. Even last October, after record high prices at the pump, just 37% said they were more likely to buy a hybrid car than they were a year earlier. Only 18% supported a mileage tax.

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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Moreover, with the massive drop in oil prices , gas-powered vehicles are more economical to operate, which makes it harder to argue that EVs will help drivers save money on fuel. billion to build over 450.000 charging stations. In Asia, a joint venture has even launched a new low-cost electric car brand in the midst of the pandemic.

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