October 06, 2008
more from washington, dc
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If the future dashboard and GPS-assisted engine weren't already enough reasons to consider the Chevrolet Volt when it drops in 2010, Congress has added even more sweetener to the prospect of picking one up in the form of a $7,500 tax break passed as part of last week's bailout package. The credit applies to any vehicle with a battery rated at 6kWh or higher, placing it far enough in the future for the auto industry to swallow, I guess; the Prius's 1.3kWh battery doesn't qualify. [Daily Tech via Crunchgear]
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