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

Green Car Reports

In recent years, governments have increasingly worked to encourage the sales of plug-in electric vehicles. 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.

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Ontario, BC update electric-car incentives for Canadian buyers

Green Car Reports

Ontario is eliminating certain price caps in its electric-car incentive program, while a British Columbia not-for-profit is boosting its "cash-for-clunkers"-style program. Two Canadian provinces are now offering more generous incentives to electric-car buyers.

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California car incentives may expand to more low-income buyers

Green Car Reports

The Golden State previously launched "cash for clunkers" programs that incentivized the retirement of older, higher-polluting cars. California may soon expand a program aimed at helping lower-income individuals switch to more efficient cars.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

l/100 km) or more have increased from three to more than 20 (all hybrid, electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles). In addition, the number of diesel offerings has doubled, and there are growing numbers of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles as well.

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Slowly, But Ever Slowly. Moving Towards Launching "Tour de AZ - Spirit of DC Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around Arizona".

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

However, slowly but ever so slowly yet, with a bit of steadyfastness, the "Tour de AZ - Spirit of DC Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around Arizona" moves! Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV3A'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All, The "Spirit of DC" along with EVJerry has unfortunately experienced a series of delays on various fronts.

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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

Green Car Congress

Vehicles meeting the MY 2025 CO 2 targets solely comprise hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles. There are about 20 vehicle models (3% of projected 2012 production) that could meet the MY 2025 CO 2 targets.

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"Plug-in Arizona Educational Tour" Update -- "Spirit of DC's" Visit to Nogales High School with Nogales International Reporter, Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

It initiated the start of the "Plug-in Arizona Educational Tour" for educating one AZ County at a time! And of course, now Plug-ins for extra credit! Most likely, the All American "Spirit of DC" made History again today -- becoming the first EVer Plug-in to be seen at Nogales High School. It'll be just after Thanksgiving.

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