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Brookings analysts recommend against repeating cash for clunkers program in future recession

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However, the cost of CO 2 reduced was comparable or lower than that achieved through less cost-effective policies such as the tax subsidy for electric vehicles, the analysis concluded. In the event of a future economic recession, we would not recommend repeating the CARS program. miles per gallon (9.4 l/100 km), compared to the 15.8

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). Is tax equity dead? The US is in a race for global dominance in the new energy economy with China. Neil Auerbach.

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This is How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect The Global EV Market

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One of the key drivers driving the market’s growth is favorable government policies and funding in the form of incentives and grants, tax rebates, and other non-financial advantages such as carpool lane access. People rely on electric mobility in the events of an emergency, such as food or medication.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. Apr 22, 2009 - Chrysler invented the minivan 25 years ago. Postal Service for mail delivery.

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Rapid Charging Electric Cars: How Fast, How Soon?

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GigaOM Network: GigaOM | Earth2Tech | jkOnTheRun | NewTeeVee | OStatic | TheAppleBlog | WebWorkerDaily | Jobs Live Events | About | Contact Rapid Charging Electric Cars: How Fast, How Soon? With our current economy, I guess it’s no longer a secret that politicians and executives running our country are not very good at simple math.