Chrysler has new owners, Cerberus.
My first reaction to this news was, great ! They are going to start a fresh new
marketing agenda and set bold new plans for fuel efficient cars.
Chrysler has earned some respect with more fuel efficent SUV's lately, getting over 30mpg,
hopefully they will capitalize on that rather than go down with the ship or Jepp.
Unfortunetely Cerberus has a reputation as a company that thrives on taking over stuggling
companies and reselling them later after slashing costs (jobs). Many think a company from Asia
will buy the company in a few years after they do all the dirty work.
After losing 40000 employees in the last 10 years it looks like there's more layoff's ahead and
those that aren't laid off will have to make some concessions.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Canadian Government Promotes Green Cars
The Conservative government released its annual busget this Mar19th,2007 and made many commitments to fuel efficient cars.
Among the most popular measures introduced was the tax credit for purchasing fuel efficient cars. A basic $1000 rebate for automobiles getting 6.5 L/100 km or less and larger vans, truck and SUV's getting 8.3 L/100. There is even an additional $1000 tax credit available based on values exceeding those above (a Toyota Prius could get the maximum $2000). E-85 vehicles will also be eligable for the credits. For those of you living in P.E.I. that means nearly $5000 dollars of incentives are available as PEI is one of the few proactive provinces offering it's own tax breaks.
One of the most surprising measures introduced was the plan to charge levies on inefficient gas guzzlers starting with the 2011 model year. This went much further than most optimistic environmentalists will admit.
On top of this they plan to start leading by example. The federal government has 26000 automobiles and they are targeting a 15% reduction in green house gas production over 2003 levels.
This budget left many environmentalists scratching their heads. They have generally opposed the Conservative government as their initial mandates and election promising were decidely anti enviroment but their actions after 1 year in office are better than they could of hoped for. Not surprisingly many of them are still anti Conservative even though this is the most pro environmentally friendly budget ever released in canada.
As long as the policies are good who cares what party is in charge, come on environmentalists, admit they're doing a good job and start backing these great measures. Whinning about our problems all the time isn't helping...
Staff, GreenCarsNow.com , a website devoted to promoting fuel efficient vehicles and alternative fuels.
Among the most popular measures introduced was the tax credit for purchasing fuel efficient cars. A basic $1000 rebate for automobiles getting 6.5 L/100 km or less and larger vans, truck and SUV's getting 8.3 L/100. There is even an additional $1000 tax credit available based on values exceeding those above (a Toyota Prius could get the maximum $2000). E-85 vehicles will also be eligable for the credits. For those of you living in P.E.I. that means nearly $5000 dollars of incentives are available as PEI is one of the few proactive provinces offering it's own tax breaks.
One of the most surprising measures introduced was the plan to charge levies on inefficient gas guzzlers starting with the 2011 model year. This went much further than most optimistic environmentalists will admit.
On top of this they plan to start leading by example. The federal government has 26000 automobiles and they are targeting a 15% reduction in green house gas production over 2003 levels.
This budget left many environmentalists scratching their heads. They have generally opposed the Conservative government as their initial mandates and election promising were decidely anti enviroment but their actions after 1 year in office are better than they could of hoped for. Not surprisingly many of them are still anti Conservative even though this is the most pro environmentally friendly budget ever released in canada.
As long as the policies are good who cares what party is in charge, come on environmentalists, admit they're doing a good job and start backing these great measures. Whinning about our problems all the time isn't helping...
Staff, GreenCarsNow.com , a website devoted to promoting fuel efficient vehicles and alternative fuels.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
And the Oscar Goes to - Green Cars !
The Hollywood limousine business is taking a hit along with other traditional stretch SUV gas guzzlers as celebrities are shunning them for fuel efficient cars. It's now becoming a gaudy imbarrassment to arrive at the Oscars in a traditional limo, putting many celebrities in a bind, as it's hard to show up to the Oscars wearing a $10000 dress in a sedan, although luxury sports car hybrid prototypes will make a good replacement.
Mega star Leonardo DiCaprio led the crusade arrriving in a Prius and using the venue to promote fuel efficient cars and global warming. Without being too self rightoeus he made the references to these causes without detracting from the Oscars, the main event. He and Al Gore made reference to the subject on stage but followed it up with a joke so as not to sound too preachy.
The green theme was called "Red Carpet-Green Cars" , organized by Global Green and is in it's 5th year. Past participants were Penelope Cruz, Forest Whitaker, Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst and Gwyneth Paltrow. Ironically the Global Green organization was founded by former soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev!
Staff, GreenCarsNow.com , a website devoted to promoting fuel efficient vehicles and alternative fuels.
Mega star Leonardo DiCaprio led the crusade arrriving in a Prius and using the venue to promote fuel efficient cars and global warming. Without being too self rightoeus he made the references to these causes without detracting from the Oscars, the main event. He and Al Gore made reference to the subject on stage but followed it up with a joke so as not to sound too preachy.
The green theme was called "Red Carpet-Green Cars" , organized by Global Green and is in it's 5th year. Past participants were Penelope Cruz, Forest Whitaker, Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst and Gwyneth Paltrow. Ironically the Global Green organization was founded by former soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev!
Staff, GreenCarsNow.com , a website devoted to promoting fuel efficient vehicles and alternative fuels.
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