Green Car Congress
MAY 14, 2010
The eStar all-electric truck transitioned from concept to reality in August 2009, when President Barack Obama visited Navistar’s manufacturing plant in Indiana to announce a $39.2 million federal stimulus grant to build electric trucks. and Modec Limited of the UK. Earlier post.). e-Star Quick Specs. 80 kWh Li-ion pack.
Revenge of the Electric Car
APRIL 6, 2010
Many things in your life haven’t changed since 2010 but one thing certainly has: You won’t need to buy gas in order to drive. Last week, the Obama administration announced new fuel economy standards for automobiles that provides some incentives for electric cars. Imagine it is 2013 in New York City. Better Cars ….
Plugs and Cars
JUNE 4, 2009
President Obama has stated a commitment to 1 million plug-in cars by 2015. Automakers and major environmental organizations stood behind the President as he unveiled a new national regime of higher CAFE and greenhouse gas emission standards. In the past industry ultimately called the shots. Today the federal government holds the cards.
Green Car Congress
JULY 22, 2009
The stimulus package is designed to address the recession and in the short term people were anxiously awaiting two key components of the plan: clarification on the details behind “ grants in lieu of tax credits ” and awards of loan guarantees by the DOE from section 1705. Billion vs. $28.3 Billion in 2008). Cap and Trade Disappointment.
Green Cars News
AUGUST 18, 2009
With payments of up to $4,500 for motorists willing to swap their ageing gas guzzling vehicles for more fuel efficient ones, it seemed like a ‘can’t lose’ scheme with consumers getting cheaper cars, the automotive industry enjoying more sales and the environment boosted by a reduction in harmful emissions. So is this scheme green at all?
Creative Greenius
JULY 19, 2009
As our planet’s atmosphere overheats because the greenhouse gas firewall we’ve built by burning fossil fuels works so damn well, there is one secret weapon we can all still whip out if we want to fight back and try to save ourselves from frying. FOLLOW ME IF YOU WANT TO LIVE. Just like almost everyone else we know today&#.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Electric car supporters are rising to defend General Motors’ development of the Chevy Volt after the Obama Administration’s automotive task force proclaimed that the car was probably too expensive to be commercially successful in the near future. Do the simple math, Obama (ho,ho) and learn just how stupid thou really art.
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