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    The GM, Chrysler Federal Bailout By The Numbers

    Both GM and Chrysler hit the federal jackpot this morning, avoiding the wrath of the Carpocalypse for a little longer. We break down the numbers below the jump.



    $13,400,000,000: The amount of money to be handed out from the Troubled Asset Relief Program in the first installment.

    $4,000,000,000: The amount of the second installment of TARP funds, if needed.

    $9,000,000,000: The amount of "bridge financing" Ford would like to access from non-governmental sources.

    500,000: The number of electric vehicles Chrysler intends to put on the road by 2013.

    102: The number of days the companies have to turn around their companies so the loans are not called in.

    24: The number of new vehicle releases Chrysler promises through 2012.

    0: The number of private jets Chrysler and GM are going to be buying because of a requirement.

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