This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
GeneralMotors China and its joint ventures sold 814,442 vehicles in China in the first half of 2009. The market benefited from stimulus policies adopted by the Chinese government as well as growing demand for personal transportation in tier-three and tier-four cities and rural areas. This represented an increase of 38.0%
The measure also would set aside $200,000 to provide incentives to build 100 charging stations throughout the state, since electric cars usually only last from 40 miles to 100 miles between charges. The federal stimulus bill also provides a $7,500 tax credit for consumers who purchase plug-in vehicles.
Car manufacturers: BMW AG, Daimler AG, Ford, GeneralMotors LLC, Honda R&D, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Nissan, Renault, Toyota Motor Corporation, Volkswagen. However, it notes, an orchestrated investment plan is required to build up the first critical mass of hydrogen supply.
The measure also would set aside $200,000 to provide incentives to build 100 charging stations throughout the state, since electric cars usually only last from 40 miles to 100 miles between charges. The federal stimulus bill also provides a $7,500 tax credit for consumers who purchase plug-in vehicles.
If you listen to US President Barack Obama it has been a long time coming – his decision to pour $2.4billion of stimulus money to make America a global leader in electric and hybrid car development comes as the country plays catch up to the likes of Japan and even China in the green car race (see article ). “I Who will benefit? Our verdict.
In the US, Chrysler and GeneralMotors fell into bankruptcy; while in Japan even its major automakers have been left reeling from significant profit falls. With few of us having the cash or credit to buy an expensive new addition, the bottom seems to have fallen out of the automotive industry which has been plunged into crisis.
From the article: “The San Francisco building code will soon be revised to require that new structures be wired for car chargers. The San Francisco building code will soon be revised to require that new structures be wired for car chargers. Nissan plans to build the Leaf in Tennessee eventually.).
GeneralMotors Corp., Toyota Motor Corp. and startups Tesla Motors Inc. Tax Credits Instead, Obama backed tax credits of as much as $7,500 inthe stimulus package approved in February for buyers of plug-incars. In July, itopened an assembly line in Japan to build its FCX Clarity. and Nissan MotorCo.,
The first buyers will be fleet users, which will build central fast-charging facilities. Put simply, this little-known upstart has accelerated ahead of its much bigger rivals in the race to build an affordable electric car. " Wang is also focused on building a stronger executive team to drive the company forward.
Electric car supporters are rising to defend GeneralMotors’ development of the Chevy Volt after the Obama Administration’s automotive task force proclaimed that the car was probably too expensive to be commercially successful in the near future. Supporters of the car say that’s shortsighted. — Tony 11. I miss my EV1.
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 5,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content