1. 
   bwilson4web

   Ford scrappage (EU-style cash for clunkers)

   I typically don't follow the EU market but this one caught my eye because the effect sounds like our old 'cash for clunkers' program many years ago.
   
   Source: British Car Owners Getting Cash to Scrap Old Vehicles | TheDetroitBureau.com
   
   

   Ford Motor Co. said this week it will offer to pay drivers as much as $5,200 for cars and even more for older if they replace their older vehicles. The program is applicable to any pre-Euro 5 vehicle registered by Dec. 31, 2009.
   
   The scheme will enable eligible consumers to benefit from a scrappage incentive of between £2,000 and £7,0001 on a variety of Ford models, including the new high-tech Fiesta and Transit Custom, Britain’s most popular car and van respectively, Ford noted in its announcement.
   
   “Ford shares society’s concerns over air quality,” said Andy Barratt, chairman and managing director of Ford of Britain. “Removing...​

   bwilson4web Aug 25, 2017 Read More Replies: 9
2. 
   bwilson4web

   Non-USA Hybrid Minivans

   Source: Three High-MPG Hybrid Minivans Americans Would Love But Can’t Get
   
   In 2006, I wrote a letter to Toyota USA asking for an Estima. I'd even thought about transplanting a Gen-1 powertrain into a VW MicroBus. <gerrrrr>
   
   
   
   
   
   Bob Wilson

   bwilson4web Aug 24, 2017 Read More Replies: 22
3. 
   Team ChargePoint

   California: EV charging indicated on freeway signs

   A new bill, AB 1633, will add electric vehicle charging station icons to freeway service signs - in addition to the icons for gas, food, and lodging.
   
   This is great news for California EV drivers!
   
   Here's a bit more on the Frazier Bill - from East County Today

   Team ChargePoint Aug 20, 2017 Read More Replies: 4

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