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Michigan Awards $543.5M in Tax Credits to Four Battery Makers, Who Announce Plans for $1.7B Investment in Li-ion Battery Plants in Michigan

Green Car Congress

The state refundable tax credits will help the companies in their quest for some of the $2 billion in federal grants for advanced-battery research and development. JCS has partnered with Ford Motor Company on battery cell manufacturing, pack and system development, and integration capability. and LG Chem-Compact Power Inc.

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NC Transportation Center

Plug In Partners

Mike Easley said Tuesday that, depending on the support from federal grants, the state may give $5 million to start and $1 million annually to operate the Advanced Transportation Energy Center there. Easley said General Motors Corp. General Motors is also on the plug-in bandwagon with its Saturn Vue Green Line.

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Keepin' it simple

Plugs and Cars

Surprising to many, including I suspect Tesla Motors itself, they found that about half the charging of Roadsters at home in the U.S. Nissan and GM have each had their preferred provider for home charge stations in an attempt to streamline the process, but many customers have had complaints about the cost and scheduling. is at 120V.

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Battery companies receive cash boost

Green Cars News

The state refundable tax credits will assist their companies in their efforts for some of the $2billion in Federal grants available for advanced battery research and development. The MEGA board approved a state tax credit of $22.5million over 15 years and a battery cell state tax credit of $100million over four years.