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NY to award $18.9M to increase number of electric buses in state

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Under this program, purchasers of new all-electric transit buses are eligible to have 100% of the incremental vehicle cost covered on the condition that these buses are housed at bus depots or operate on routes located within a half-mile of a disadvantaged community. Additionally, another $2.5 million for the program comprises $53.4

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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. —“Market Development for Green Cars”. Today, the OECD has 34 member countries.).

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Green Car Buyers Need 4-Year Payback, Says Ford

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Why do you drive your green car? Is it to do your bit for reducing pollution, greenhouse gases and dependency on oil, or is it simply to reduce your gas bills as prices creep upward?

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

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You’ll be happy to hear that auto insurance companies are competing for green customers by offering discounts. We’ll show you how to minimize your carbon footprint from the vehicle you drive in its care, repairs and maintenance. Green Vehicles. Electric cars are on the leading edge of the green vehicle spectrum.

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. will receive $500,000 in vehicle buy-down incentive reservations for 25 propane school buses of 14,001 pounds or greater gross vehicle weight.

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California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

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to help it create a production line capable assembling its Lithium ion cells into 10 battery packs per month for its partner in the project, electric vehicle manufacturer Green Vehicles of Salinas. Natural gas-powered vehicle fueling. . $2,962,743 to Leyden Energy, Inc., Leyden Energy, Inc.