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Romania doubles electric-car subsidies, adds 'cash for clunkers' program

Green Car Reports

Incentive programs for the purchase of a low-emission vehicle have been adopted across the world. The amounts granted and the mechanisms vary according to the individual program, but the goal is the same: reduce emissions. In recent years, governments have increasingly worked to encourage the sales of plug-in electric vehicles.

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

Green Car Congress

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”. Infrastructure. The Recovery Act is also supporting the deployment of infrastructure for advanced technology vehicles.

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