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Stimulus Bill Provides Major Increase in Plug-in Vehicle Purchase Credit Program

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The $787-billion stimulus bill (HR 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) that emerged from the joint House-Senate conference committee this week provides funds for a large range of transportation-related projects. 20 million for geologic sequestration training and research grants. Funds under this heading include: $2.5

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Chrysler Unveils Four All-Electric Minivan Prototypes to USPS; Applying for Grant for Nationwide Demo

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Chrysler unveiled four all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivan concepts to the US Postal Service (USPS) in Washington, DC, as part of the USPS Earth Day celebration. These electric minivan concepts are targeted specifically for use by the US Postal Service for mail delivery.

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Chrysler Disbands ENVI Electric Vehicle Group; Function Absorbed into Traditional Line Organization

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At the North American International Auto Show in January 2009, Chrysler had introduced two new EV concepts and updates on three earlier EV concepts developed by the ENVI group. In April 2009, Chrysler unveiled four all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivan concepts to the US Postal Service (USPS) in Washington, DC.

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Navistar Officially Unveils eStar, Its First Purpose-Built All-Electric Commercial Truck

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The eStar all-electric truck transitioned from concept to reality in August 2009, when President Barack Obama visited Navistar’s manufacturing plant in Indiana to announce a $39.2 million federal stimulus grant to build electric trucks. and Modec Limited of the UK. Earlier post.). e-Star Quick Specs. 80 kWh Li-ion pack.

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Ener1 Establishes European Division

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You only have to look at the plethora of new products and technology concepts being launched at the Frankfurt Show this week to see that. European automakers are really setting the pace in terms of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle development. The company was recently selected to be awarded a $118.5

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Ener1 Outlines Automotive Programs Underway for Li-ion Packs

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Early design concept development program with a European automotive company. Ener1&rsuqo;s application was deemed to be substantially complete on 22 January and is undergoing technical and financial review. Ener1 total assets are $142 million compared to $31 million in 2007.

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Navistar to deliver all electric commercial truck

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The eStar all-electric truck transitioned from concept to reality in August 2009 when President Barack Obama visited the Navistar manufacturing plant and announced a $39.2million federal stimulus grant. [.].