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Nissan Promises EV for 2010

Revenge of the Electric Car

They’re going to hit the market next fall, but will target Tennessee (where they will be made) and Oregon and Sonoma County, initially. Check out the article: Nissan to launch electric car in Tennessee. Tennessee will be a launch market,” said Mr. Perry, additionally mentioning Oregon and Sonoma County, Calif.

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Deutsche Bank Forecast sees slower transportation electrification and greater gasoline demand near-term; increased confidence in the pace and breadth of long-term shift to efficient transportation systems

Green Car Congress

Increasing political animus towards the ethanol tax credit, which was “ begrudgingly renewed for one year in the lame-duck tax bill.” ” The team suggests that this may be the last extension for the credit. Nissan is building a 150K capacity plant in Tennessee for the Leaf which will come on line in 2012.

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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car By G. But as Nissan and other automakers gear up to produce electric cars, there are hurdles ahead for utilities such as the Tennessee Valley Authority , which is being called on to play a key role in developing fueling stations for the vehicles. No gasoline. 16,000 miles.

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Nissan’s Big Gamble

Revenge of the Electric Car

This is before the $7,500 federal tax credit. will sell a plug-in Toyota Prius after 2010, taking on the Chevrolet Volt, which goes on sale in November 2010. “Customers have already been asking about the cars since the news broke about Nissan’s plans to build the car here in Tennessee.&#.

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Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives

EV Adoption

For electric vehicles, the BBBA includes multiple proposed changes to IRC 30D, more commonly knows as the federal EV tax credit. Perhaps the mostly likely is the requirement for EVs to be assembled in the US in a union factory to qualify for an additional $4,500 tax credit. Tax Credit Becomes Refundable.