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

Green Car Congress

We expected it would come from higher prices or a supply disruption—we’ve all been surprised.) Even on land, getting oil from tar sands depletes water and other resources and doubles oil’s carbon footprint. Retrofitters can partner with energy service companies to finance those costs, backed by federal loan guarantees.

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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. Free P&P at the Guardian bookshop Sweet Water and Bitter £20.00 Free P&P at the Guardian bookshop Sweet Water and Bitter £20.00 63,108 - £71,031.