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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

Charging infrastructure financing: Unlocking Up $4.5 Loan guarantees can be an important tool to commercialize innovative technologies because these projects may be unable to obtain full commercial financing due to the perceived risks associated with technology that has never been deployed at commercial scale in the United States.

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Researchers call for major change in US policies supporting plug-ins; failure of “mainstream consumer bias”

Green Car Congress

of vehicle sales), far below levels required to meet the Obama administration’s goal of one million PEVs on the road by 2015. Vehicle tax credits or rebates. Making loans and financing more accessible for PEV buyers. Despite extensive government programs and incentives, PEV sales in the US reached only ~53,000 in 2012 (0.3%

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Volkswagen of America to invest $10M in EV charging infrastructure by 2016; calls for more legislative support to spur EV adoption

Green Car Congress

At the same time, Sommer said in his presentation at the 2015 Electric Drive Congress in Washington DC, continued legislative support is needed to reach the next level of electric vehicle adoption. Examples in this category include protecting and expanding existing tax credits in the Energy Independence and Security Act. Earlier post.)

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Plug-in cars: Moving Forward

Plugs and Cars

The taxpayer is financing the American automakers’ survival and their future. President Obama has stated a commitment to 1 million plug-in cars by 2015. The federal consumer tax credit awaits major automaker cars that can claim them. Today the federal government holds the cards. Will we get our money’s worth? No plug, no deal!

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The Curious Case of the Torrance Enivornmental Commission

Creative Greenius

I introduced myself to Linda Cessna, the lead staff member, and someone I’ve been corresponding with since last year about the City’s participation in the the new solar financing program, AB 811. Linda is the Deputy Community Development Director of the City of Torrance and the staff liaison with the commission.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Automotive.coms auto loan locator can help you get a lower new car finance rate. Let lenders compete for your business! 61) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S. 61) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S. Danny B on Peapod will use iPhone as nav system, green driving advisor, and - huh? - a key Randy C.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Obama Administration doesnt understand that. " President Obamas auto task force doesnt see it that way. But GM says it wont get the money until the Obama administration is satisfied the company is financially viable. Posted by: Max | Apr 13, 2009 5:44:33 PM The Obama administration is full of idiots and scumbags.

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