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Everyone wants government money. It seems that all of the electric vehicle manufacturers, whether making parts, batteries, or cars want in on that cheap Department of Energy cash. Matthew Lesko is already working on a new book with a working title of “Get FREE Government Money For Your Electric Car Company!”*

Read More: More Department of Energy Loans and Foibles: Tesla, Aptera, and More

The little Indian company that could, REVA is not only going into full swing with production of their NXR and NXG electric cars, but now they’ve announced a new program called Revive that will come standard with the vehicles.

Read More: REVA Announces Revive, Like OnStar for Electrics

General Motors hasn’t even come out of bankruptcy yet (a judge has cleared the way, so they will soon) and they’re already going ahead full force with the green wash that will be Government Motors.

Read More: Not Even Out of Bankruptcy and GM is Already Green Washing

General Motors has issued a new commercial promoting their new “green” (attempted) image, their new company outlook, and a full minute of near-total bombardment with semi-patriotic, “strength” images designed to focus on GM as an American company.

Read More: Video: GM’s New Commercial and A Spoof Of the Propaganda

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal, written by Keith Johnson, lays out the reasons why he believes that General Motors will drop the Volt. An immediate response article on Treehugger.com by Michael G. Richard refutes that argument and lays out his reasoning for it.

Read More: Will GM Drop the Volt?

General Motors‘ bondholders rejected a debt-for-equity swap and so have set into motion the likely bankrupting of GM. This could be the largest industrial bankruptcy in American history. GM has until the end of the month to convince government officials that it’s solvent, but with over $100 billion in red ink, it’s not likely to happen.

Read More: GM Faces Bankruptcy, What Will the Fallout Be?

FEV proposed the Wankel Rotary Engine as a range-extender solution at this year’s SAE conference. The issues of repeated starting and engine vibration are becoming paramount in plug-in hybrid maker’s minds. Efficiency, quiet operation, and the ability to stand up to repeated starting are important to the overall comfort and long-term operation of a PHEV.

Read More: FEV Proposes Wankel Rotary Engine as a Range Extender

Both General Motors and Chrysler have been told by the Obama administration’s automotive task force that they should prepare for bankruptcy. The U.S. Treasury has announced that they’re prepping plans to put Chrysler into Chapter 11 for a fast reorganization, which could happen before the month is out.

GM has already announced that Pontiac will be gone by 2011 and will be unloading Saab, Saturn, and Hummer before the end of the year. In all, there are 13 total GM brands hitting the bricks over the next 2 years. This is according to GM’s latest “viability plan” submitted to the government.

The Saturn brand is one of those likely to be sold off entirely, though the company has said that they are willing to continue production of Saturn vehicles as a contract assmebly deal. This would make a buyout of Saturn by Saturn dealerships viable–one of the known offers on the table right now.

Read More: GM and Chrysler Likely Facing Bankruptcy - GM Drops Pontiac and Saturn Brands

Designed to showcase Buick’s vision of “business on the road,” this multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) was developed in China and is a hybrid utilizing the GM Hybrid System. The design of the vehicle is a joint venture between General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC).

Read More: Shanghai Auto Show: Buick Unveils Business Concept Hybrid

General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC) announced plans to build fuel cell vehicles in 2010. The Shanghai Auto Show is full of surprises this year and this collaborations between the two companies is amazing news.

Read More: Shanghai Auto Show: GM and SAIC to Build Fuel-Cell Vehicle For 2010