Senate passes stimulus bill with $2 billion for plug-ins and batteries

American politicians are trying to figure out how best to save the wreck that is the U.S. economy, mostly by moving a stimulus bill through Congress. Today, the Senate passed their version of the bill and there is (unsurprisingly) a lot in there for green car advocates. The $838 billion package includes $2 billion for advanced vehicle batteries and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). Green Tech Media has a rundown on the other energy efficient measures included in the bill. A final version of the bill should be sent to President Obama soon, perhaps even this week, according to the New York Times. The Senate and the President have a history of promoting PHEV-friendly legislation (see here, here and here). CalCars has more.

[Source: WaPo, Green Tech Media]

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