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IHS Markit: US gasoline demand could be cut almost in half due to COVID-19

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The magnitude of gasoline demand decline will be much greater than the impact of the 2008 recession and could be further protracted depending on how effective social distancing measures are at controlling the spread of the COVID-19 virus. during the global recession in 2008/2009. IHS Markit forecasts 2020 US auto sales to be 14.4

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Researchers forecast light-duty vehicle electricity use in 2050 considering electrification, autonomy and sharing: 13-26% of total demand

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The conventional Kaya identity used in transport energy and emissions forecasting considers vehicle miles travelled (VMT) and average energy density in kWh/mile to calculate total energy use. Autonomy is expected to greatly disrupt these forecasts, possibly along with new preferences for walkable urbanism, ridesharing, and other changes.

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Lucintel forecasts global automotive sensors industry to reach approximately $18.8B in 2017; 9.3% CAGR

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Lucintel, a mass transportation consulting and market research firm, forecasts that the global automotive sensors industry will reach approximately $18.8 Emerging markets are forecast to expand due to leading sensors applications in BRIC nations and Middle East regions, contributing to the growth of APAC industry growth.

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IEA Forecasts 2.4 mb/d Drop In Oil Demand Below 2008; Contraction Close to Early 1980 Levels

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In its latest Oil Market Report (10 April), the International Energy Agency revised down forecast 2009 oil demand by 1.0 The IEA now forecasts global demand for 2009 at 83.4 mb/d below 2008. IEA demand forecast. mb/d in 2008 to 50.3 mb/d below 2008 levels. Click to enlarge. mb/d in 2009. mb/d for 2009, 2.6

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IHS cuts 2015 light vehicle sales forecast in China to 23.4 million; deeper cut for 2016

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IHS revised downward its forecast for light vehicle sales in China, projecting a decline of 3 to 4 percent from previous estimates for 2015. IHS Automotive has reduced its full year 2015 light vehicle sales forecast for China to 23.4 percent, compared with its previous forecast of 4.4 percent year-over-year growth.

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Duke Energy suspends proposed Harris Nuclear Plant expansion; lowered consumption forecasts and new natural gas plants

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Progress Energy Carolinas submitted the combined construction and operating license application to the NRC in February 2008. Duke uses an integrated resource planning approach to ensure that it reliably and economically forecasts and plans resources to meet the electricity needs of its customers well into the future.

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EIA: high prices for natural gas this winter as global consumption remains high and inventories low

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That price will be the highest inflation-adjusted monthly average price since 2008. As the United States approaches winter, EIA forecasts US natural gas inventories will be 7% below their previous five-year average at the end of October. per million British thermal units in January 2023. EIA estimates that US households consumed 1.7%

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