article thumbnail

AlixPartners study finds post-crisis auto industry facing new set of challenges; sales projected below historical levels for foreseeable future

Green Car Congress

Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7 AlixPartners also estimates that on-going unemployment and underemployment could cost the auto industry up to 1.5 million in 2006. million units in 2011 and only 13.6 million in 2012. million units in lost vehicle sales this year.

article thumbnail

Canadian Study Concludes Rebates to Hybrid Buyers Not Cost-Effective for Reducing Carbon Emissions

Green Car Congress

In summary, the results in our paper indicate that hybrid tax incentives structured as they are in Canada may not be the most effective way to encourage people to switch away from fuel inefficient vehicles like large SUVs or luxury sport passenger cars, at least in the short or medium run. An Analysis of Tax Rebates for Hybrid Vehicles.

Carbon 218
article thumbnail

CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The 2006 Civic Hybrid, though it can theoretically drive solely on electric power, has too small an electric motor to effectively power the car by itself. The key information is found in links at the top of our PRIUS+ page : the 2006 version of our Fact Sheet, links to pages with photos, etc., See our 2007 Goals and 2006 Report.

PHEV 37
article thumbnail

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

People will likely not buy plug-ins without big federal tax breaks." ( Reuters ) 11/29/06 [In response to GMs announcement at the LA Auto Show], Ford Group marketing manager Cisco Codina said the answer for now is full hybrids, like the latest version of its Ford Escape hybrid SUV unveiled at the show. (

Plug-in 45
article thumbnail

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

As part of the solution framework, the Israeli government will provide tax incentives to customers, Renault will supply the electric vehicles, and Project Better Place will construct and operate an Electric Recharge Grid across the entire country. Electric vehicles will be available for customers in 2011. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA

Grid 28