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Ford launches program for Tesla owners to get F-150 Lightning discount

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According to reports from Ford Authority , the Detroit-based automaker is launching a new program called Tesla Competitive Conquest Bonus Cash, which gives existing Tesla owners $1,500 off the price of a new F-150 Lightning, regardless of the trim ordered. It can also be paired with other incentives, like Retail Bonus Cash, for example.

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Chevrolet to Produce 10,000 Volts in 2011 and 30,000 in 2012; 50-State Availability 12-18 Months After Launch

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Chevrolet plans to produce 10,000 Volt extended range electric vehicles by the end of the 2011 calendar year, and an additional 30,000 Volts during the 2012 calendar year, according to Volt Marketing Director Tony DiSalle, who made the announcements during a live video webcast 1 July. Earlier post.). Pricing has not been announced.

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GM Working with Communities to Develop Roadmap For Plug-in Infrastructure

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Eliminate state sales tax on vehicle purchase; Commit/fund government fleet purchases (200 vehicles). Provide incentives for vehicle purchasers (see above - $2,500/16 kWh vehicle) and charging equipment and installation (see above - up to $3,000/home; $30,000/other site with 10 charging ports). City and County Governments.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. Although progress had been made prior to the filing, in 2006 the Stout Risius Ross consulting firm had estimated the labor cost difference between the Detroit Three and the Japanese transplants was worth $1,200 to $1,500 vehicle.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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400 million in grants to purchase thousands of plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles for test demonstrations in several dozen locations; to deploy them and evaluate their performance; to install electric charging infrastructure; and to provide education and workforce training to support the transition to advanced electric transportation systems.

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BCG Report Expects Battery Costs Will Constrain Widespread Market Adoption of Fully Electric Vehicles, Absent a Technology Breakthrough; Forecasts 26% of Major Market New Cars in 2020 To be Hybrid or Electric

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Despite this cost challenge, however, the report projects steady growth for hybrid and electric cars—including mild- and full-hybrids; plug-in hybrids; extended range electric vehicles; and fully electric vehicles. Xavier Mosquet, Detroit-based leader of BCG’s global automotive practice and a coauthor of the study.