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The Grand Tour's "Eurocrash," 45 Percent of a Car Show

The Truth About Cars

The yellow “pickup truck convertible” is introduced along with a hole in the editing where Hammond doesn’t actually say what he was driving. James is last to arrive, as ever, in a vehicle that makes no sense for the journey: A Crosley CC convertible from 1947. To that end, Hammond selects a Chevrolet SSR. While familiar to U.S.

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

Green Car Congress

Provisions include: A maximum credit of $2,500 is available for electric drive low-speed vehicles, motorcycles and three-wheeled vehicles. A 10% credit, up to a maximum of $4,000, for the cost of converting any motor vehicle into a qualified PHEV. Minimum capacity of a qualified battery is 4 kWh. Department of Energy.

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