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Fisker starts posting jobs at re-commissioned Delaware plant; targeting Project Nina production at end of 2012

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Fisker Automotive is posting job openings at the re-commissioned Wilmington, Delaware plant. The announcement of new jobs in Delaware comes on top of a significant employment expansion at Fisker’s Global Headquarters based in Anaheim, California. The plan for 2011 will encompass the hiring of about 120 employees.

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Delta Air Lines subsidiary buying refinery for $150M; 80% of Delta’s US jet fuel needs via direct production and exchange

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Located on the Delaware River in Trainer, Pa., The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Delaware County have agreed to provide assistance to ensure the refinery continues its economic contribution to the region. Monroe expects to close on the acquisition in the first half of 2012.

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Fisker Automotive to Buy Shuttered GM Assembly Plant for Project NINA Production

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Fisker Automotive has selected the GM Wilmington Assembly plant in Wilmington, Delaware for production for Project NINA, the development and build of a family-oriented plug-in hybrid sedan costing about $39,900 after federal tax credits. Earlier post.). Fisker Automotive has signed a letter of intent with Motors Liquidation Co.

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EIA releases report on CO2 emissions by state; California led in 2010 with transportation-sector emissions

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Energy-related CO 2 emissions buy state, 2010. The greatest percentage decrease in carbon dioxide emissions occurred in Delaware (27.9%, 4.5 These states include: New York (167 mt CO 2 / million dollars of GDP), Connecticut (175 mt CO 2 / million dollars of GDP), and Delaware (209 mt CO 2 / million dollars of GDP). Source: EIA.

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Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation

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Businesses that buy zero-emission vehicles are also now eligible for a tax benefit estimated to be worth around $13,000 in the year they purchase the vehicles. The two regulatory agencies will also work together on emissions testing and enforcement of vehicle regulations.

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Elon Musk's $56 Billion Pay Package is Approved By Shareholders

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If you’d like to earn $56 billion, a good place to start is to buy your way into an upstart EV manufacturer and then make as much noise as possible. The distractions from Delaware, violating shareholder rights and canceling arms length contracts, is over. Goodbye, Delaware. You will not be missed.”

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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The post Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles appeared first on TESLARATI. Ford confirmed to CarsDirect that its communication was legitimate. If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please email me at christine@teslarati.com.

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