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Enova Announces 16 Unit Hybrid School Bus Order; Initial Deployment of Federal Stimulus Dollars for School Buses

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This deployment represents the initial large scale utilization of US Department of Energy grants for clean school buses. This interest should continue to grow as more tax credits and incentives become available to ease the transition to hybrid school buses. Enova COO John Mullins.

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Li-ion maker Boston-Power adds $30M in funding; China expansion

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The firm invests primarily in the Internet, wireless, green technology, and semiconductor sectors. GSR Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on building world-class technology companies in China. Founded in 2004, GSR has more than 50 companies in its portfolio and more than US$1 billion under management.

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Grant Thornton LLP Warns of Potential Collapse of Automotive Supply Chain

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But the most immediate and pervasive risk to the economy is a wholesale collapse of the automotive supply base, Grant Thornton LLP partner Laura Marcero told the Automotive Press Association in Detroit. Grant Thornton LLP is the US member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the six global audit, tax and advisory organizations.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). Is tax equity dead? by Bill Cooke. Many participants at the conference expect a 30% decline for the year overall.

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Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power announces $125M in new financing; focus on and support from China

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Additionally, through its stimulus programs and local industrial policies, the Chinese government is providing a range of grants, low-interest loans and related financial and tax incentives. GSR Ventures has offices in Beijing and Silicon Valley.

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Boston-Power to supply Li-ion battery systems to Beijing Electric Vehicle Company for EVs, starting with Saab 9-5 based C70

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Additionally, through its stimulus programs and local industrial policies, the Chinese government is providing a range of grants, low-interest loans and related financial and tax incentives. As part of its plans, Boston-Power is establishing an R&D and EV battery engineering facility in China.

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Congestion charge fund should be spent on public transport

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In the recent fiscal stimulus 18 times more was spent on the VAT cut, than on bringing forward transport investment projects, which create jobs, boost the UK’s economic competitiveness and cut congestion. “A tough post-recession fiscal climate means central government transport grants are likely to dwindle post 2011.