Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

The recognized benefits of industrial facilities, including manufacturing products, employment and tax revenues, are not addressed in the report. The report does not assess whether the emissions from industrial facilities are consistent with the legal permitting conditions for the operation of these plants.

Pollution 268

Pollution 2009 Europe Industrial 268

Plugs and Cars

JULY 3, 2007

Schwarzenegger has vetoed bills that would put new taxes on polluters, spur the development of alternative fuels and help clean the air. He has accepted $1 million in campaign cash from the oil industry, and he had threatened to veto the global warming bill unless it was made more business-friendly.

Green 100

Green San Jose San Francisco Pollution 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Though costs are now high, we believe automakers could sell PHEVs for only $2,000-$5,000 more than current hybrids.

Plug-in 41

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 41

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

At the moment, only 2004-2007 Priuses , and to a limited extent, the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrids. However, there is a legal precedent set by aftermarket modifiers arguing that original auto warranties cannot be voided completely by modifications, and that only the part(s) affected by retrofit will have their warranties voided.

PHEV 37

PHEV Nickel Metal Hydride Prius EPRI 37