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Choosing an Eco-friendly Vehicle: Hybrid vs. Electric Cars

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Plug-in hybrids also qualify for the EV tax credit , which means owners can claim a refundable tax credit of up to $7,500 , making plug-in hybrids an affordable choice over many EVs on the market. Especially if you use clean solar or wind power for EV charging, you’ll eliminate tapping into fossil fuels to power your car.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

People are scared that they’ll get stuck and have no way of charging the batteries, hey I have an idea why not build a wind turbine on the roof that way as you drive the turbine spins and charges the battery. For more information, please see our Comments FAQ. Just think they may have a rapid charging option today. I miss my EV1.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Governor Kulongoski is currently pushing a plan before the state legislature to cut some hefty tax breaks for electric vehicle manufacturers who choose to come to Oregon, as well as provide huge tax credits to purchasers of electric cars. “My For more information, please see our Comments FAQ. — Larry 4.

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