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California providing incentives up to $12K to help low-income families afford the cleanest cars

Green Car Congress

Under the program, it is possible for a family that meets income guidelines to receive as much as $12,000 toward the purchase of an electric car. If the replacement car gets 35 mpg or greater (Toyota Prius or Honda Insight), that goes up to $7,000. A plug-in hybrid (e.g. Chevy Volt), or an electric car (e.g.