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Ford to Invest Additional $450M in Michigan for Hybrid and Plug-in Vehicle Production; Battery System Design and Development to Be In-House Core Competency

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The Michigan Economic Growth Authority board approved a package of incentives and tax credits totaling $188 million. The package includes job credits, brownfield site credits and battery pack assembly credits recently approved by the Michigan legislature. Bill Ford.

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PCAST suggests 6 key components for climate change strategy to President Obama; adaptation and mitigation

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Developing an infrastructure renewal plan that integrates climate preparedness and other benefits to the US’ economy./p>. Continue efforts to decarbonize the economy, with emphasis on the electricity sector. Improving coordination and support for research efforts on climate change preparedness.

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The electric car and grid parity - OregonLive.com

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The state of Michigan, which has seen its economy decimated by the collapse of the gas-powered auto industry, is pouring incentives into the alt-car market. It has awarded tax credits worth about $100 million to each of four manufacturers of electric-hybrid car batteries. • Cartoon: Recovery is Just Around the Corner!

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