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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. These incentives help to pay the difference between the cost of alternative-fuel vehicles and conventional vehicles.

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Volkswagen’s Electrify America supplement discusses ZEV charging investments in disadvantaged California communities

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Regardless of infrastructure, ZEV cost of ownership is and will continue to be a barrier to adoption for low-income consumers, as more than 95% of ZEV vehicle models projected to be on the market between now and 2021 are projected to sell for $30,000 or more. —Supplement to the California ZEV Investment Plan Cycle 1.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Establishing dealer network. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technologies are not yet competitive due primarily to the high cost of advanced batteries. Ford and SCE will explore whether these batteries have other uses that could reduce their cost to consumers. San Jose Mercury News ). People wont buy a full car.

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