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Obama: I’ll Buy A Chevy Volt After My Presidency Ends

Green Car Reports

Ever since Barack Obama became president in 2008, he hasn’t been given much chance to drive a car, let alone own one. But when his presidency ends, Mr. Obama knows exactly what car he wants to buy as his post-presidential ride -- a plug-in Chevrolet Volt.

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Conversion supporters petitioning Obama Administration to extend tax incentives to plug-in conversions

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The Obama Administration provides an online platform for grassroots petitions urging action on a range of issues.

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President Obama calls for push on natural gas vehicle adoption and new technology

Green Car Congress

In remarks made at UPS in Las Vegas, Nevada, President Barack Obama urged getting more natural gas vehicles on the road. —President Obama. He said that while the federal government can lead by example, “ we’ve got to help not only the federal government but also local governments upgrade their fleet.

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GM to buy back 200M shares held by US Treasury for $5.5B

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Bush in 2008 and which was expanded by President Barack Obama in 2009. After the repurchase, Treasury will continue to own approximately 300 million shares of GM common stock, or approximately 19% of the outstanding shares on a fully diluted basis.

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Obama: Add Rebates On Natural-Gas Cars, Oil Is 'Fuel Of Past'

Green Car Reports

dependence on imported oil, President Barack Obama yesterday proposed expanding tax credits now offered to buyers of plug-in cars to those who buy natural-gas vehicles as well. Continuing his efforts to reduce U.S.

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U.S. Military Places Order For 1500 Chevrolet Volt Electric Cars

Green Car Reports

It’s a well-known fact that President Obama is a fan of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid. In fact, Obama has pledged to buy his own Chevrolet Volt when he leaves office, whenever that takes place. As Commander in Chief however, Obama will be pleased to see that the U.S.

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Obama Administration Buys Electric Cars, Charging Stations

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The General Services Administration responsible for the upkeep of the federal government’s 600,000 strong vehicle fleet has announced it will be buying 116.

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