Monday June 04, 2007

Congressman introduces $300M plug-in hybrid bill

greencarcongress.com :

US Representative Lamar Smith (R-TX-21) introduced legislation to provide $250 million in annual funding from 2008-2012 for the research and development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, as well as $50 million in annual funding for pilot deployment programs.

The Austin City Council and Austin Energy are leading a national campaign called "Plug-In Partners" to demonstrate to automakers that a market exists today for plug-in hybrids, and are enlisting other cities. More than 500 entities representing 41 states have joined the Plug-In Partners campaign so far.

See also :

1. Toyota ponders plug-in hybrid, flex-fuel cars
2. Toyota may develop PHEV's

(2007-06-04 12:52:01 SGT) [Energy] Permalink

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