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Japan ends subsidy program for green car purchases

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Japan has decided to end a government subsidy program to encourage purchases of environmentally friendly cars as funds dwindle. According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the government only has ¥2.5 billion (US$32 million) left of the ¥274.7 billion (US$3.5 billion) allocated for the program.

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What will be your next green-car purchase? Poll results

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That's the only conclusion we can draw from the results of our most recent Twitter poll, this one on what respondents planned to buy for their next green car. Our readers are clearly, unquestionably, absolutely intending to switch from driving on fossil fuels to driving on grid electricity. DON'T MISS: What effect will.

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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

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Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse

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How can you claim up to $7,500 off some new Tesla models at the time of purchase? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending.

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Tesla $7,500 credit up front, Toyota affordable EVs, Ram electric vans: Today’s Car News

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This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has started applying the EV tax credit at the time of purchase—via its own website and affecting the up-front. Ram introduces a lineup of electric vans. And Tesla buyers can now get the $7,500 EV tax credit up front—if they qualify.

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Free Hyundai charger, Toyota hybrid EVs, Audi Q4 E-Tron boost: Today’s Car News

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This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Those who purchase or lease a new Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, or Kona Electric through. Look for various improvements for Audi’s Q4 E-Tron. New projections are more bullish about global EV adoption. And what’s Toyota calling its electrified models?

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Tesla outselling Mercedes, wireless charging, Hyundai and Kia hybrids recalled: Today’s Car News

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This and more, here at Green Car Reports. A study of consumers at various stages of EV shoppers shows big gains in interest and purchase intent with the idea of wireless charging. Several Kia and Hyundai hybrids are being recalled. And could wireless charging make EVs more enticing?

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