The article mentions paying back the federal loans. It's claim that we taxpayers are paying through government subsidies ($7,500 federal, up to $6,000 state) an

The article mentions paying back the federal loans. It's claim that we taxpayers are paying through government subsidies ($7,500 federal, up to $6,000 state) and mandated credits. Whether that's a good thing or not depends on your political beliefs. Frankly, I think it's great that a new alternative to gasoline powered vehicles is becoming viable, but these other factors are also worth thinking about.