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Thursday, August 18, 2011  Currently, auto analysts suggest that electric vehicles are the way of the future with the Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf, Telsa Roadster, Dodge Circuit, MINI E, and other hybrid vehicles leading the way.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  President Obama gets off-topic during Holland, Michigan visit, and starts discussing problems with American politics.

Monday, February 07, 2011  Right now, customers can get that credit at the end of the year, but Stabenow thinks giving the discount at the dealership will encourage more people to buy.

Thursday, July 15, 2010  Obama says the groundbreaking for an electric vehicle battery plant has more to do with building a better economic future for the U.S. than putting up another factory.

Monday, January 11, 2010  Ford Motor Co. is moving to further consolidate much of its electric vehicle program in Michigan.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009  Governor  Granholm announced four companies announcing plans to invest more than $1.7 billion in Michigan.

Monday, April 06, 2009  Governor Granholm today signed legislation that increases tax incentives for companies that develop and manufacture advanced batteries.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009  Ford says it has received a $55 million tax incentive from Michigan to continue work in advanced battery development.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009  Sen. Levin  hailed the inclusion of $2 billion in funding to manufacturers of advanced battery systems and vehicle batteries.