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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Cumulative sales of hybrid vehicles in the fleet sector will total nearly 4 million worldwide between 2009 and 2015, according to a recent report from Pike Research. In 2008, Pike notes, In 2008, the North America market accounted for 63% of global hybrid sales. Hybrid Electric Vehicles for Fleet Markets”.

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

A new report from Pike Research forecasts that the global natural gas vehicle (NGV) sector is poised for a new period of growth. The cleantech market intelligence firm forecasts that the number of NGVs on the road worldwide will grow to 17 million vehicles by 2015, up from 9.7 million in 2008. between 2008 and 2015.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2015

The current plunge in oil prices will likely negatively affect plug-in and hybrid vehicle sales in the short term; automakers such as BMW are already warning of lower sales of plug-in vehicles given the market context. Anticipated price of oil and forecast plug-in sales. Source: Lux Research. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 8, 2023

Overall auto volume was 19,366 units, up some 19% YoY, and the highest March sales since at least 2016 (though compensating from a hangover earlier in Q1). The Tesla Model Y broke all records, with the highest monthly sales of any vehicle in Norway’s history, with 7,445 units registered, and over 38% of the entire auto market.

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OCTOBER 19, 2009

Cleantech research firm Pike Research forecasts growth in natural gas vehicles (NGV) on the road worldwide to 17 million units by 2015, up from 9.7 million in 2008. Pike Research forecasts that the NGV market will grow globally at a CAGR of 5.5% between 2008 and 2015. Pike expects the CAGR for US NGV sales to be 17.7%

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FEBRUARY 7, 2009

Releasing its earnings for the quarter ending 31 December 2008, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) forecast a total operating loss of ¥450 billion (US$4.9 For FY 2008 (ended 31 March 2008), Toyota had reported operating income of ¥2,238.6 For FY 2008 (ended 31 March 2008), Toyota had reported operating income of ¥2,238.6

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Plugin electric vehicles (EVs) gained 32.4% of Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, in October, up from 30.4% This in the context of overall auto market growth of 16.8% YoY, to 208,642 units. This, however, is still down by almost 25% from the pre-2020 seasonal norms.

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MAY 9, 2011

Global MW of fuel cell product shipments by electrolyte, 2008-2010. Portable fuel cells have had their ups and downs over the past two years, with a temporary spike in shipments created by the sale of 3,000 Toshiba Dynario external battery rechargers in 2009, followed by a sharp decline in total sales in 2010. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 1, 2011

Key developments in the transportation sector that they note include: Positive for gasoline demand: Strong Chinese car growth in 2010, particularly in the first half of the year, with vehicle sales up 30% year-on-year (YoY) through the first eleven months of 2010. In DB’s Fall 2009 note, they had forecast 12% growth.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Over the next ten years, analysts forecast EV sales to increase more than 29%. Global EV sales are expected to increase from about 2.5 By 2030, it is also expected that EVs will represent approximately 32% of the total market share for new car sales. million in 2020 to 11.2 million in 2025, and triple to 31.1

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APRIL 22, 2013

China is the world’s largest vehicle market and sales in China—including passenger and commercial vehicles—rose 4.3% The organization forecasts a 7% rise in China vehicle sales for this year as the economy strengthens. million units last year, according to the China Association of Auto Manufacturers.

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APRIL 23, 2018

Short-term oil demand is still growing strong and will continue to do so through the end of 2020 despite the market’s increasing focus on electric vehicles and the forecasted future plateau in oil demand, according to new analysis from IHS Markit, a global business information provider. Source: IHS Markit 2018.

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APRIL 4, 2012

While sales of new light vehicles in the United States continued at a brisk pace in March 2012, the types of vehicles being purchased, as well as the types of buyers and the average transaction price are rapidly changing, according J.D. US new light-vehicle sales in March are expected exceeded 1.4

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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

forecast an operating loss of ¥180 billion (US $1.9 The loss is driven by the severe downturn in the global economy in the second half of calendar year 2008 and, in particular, the negative impact of the strong yen, the sharp decline in consumer confidence in all major markets and product mix deterioration, the company said.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Sales of light-duty vehicles (LDV) in the US continued their descent in January, dropping 37.1% million—a 38% drop compared to the January 2008 SAAR of 15.37 million—a 38% drop compared to the January 2008 SAAR of 15.37 Actual sales in 2008 were 13.2 Year-on-year sales of passenger cars dropped 36.3%

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DECEMBER 4, 2010

plans to lift Thai production capacity to around 600,000 vehicles a year by the middle of 2011, up roughly 20% from present levels, to expand sales mainly in Southeast Asia. This was up 36% from 2009, with full-year sales forecast to top the 2008 record of 2.09 The Nikkei reported that Toyota Motor Corp. million units.

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JULY 29, 2015

For the five to six years following the recession, however, average age increased about five times its traditional rate, which we attribute to the nearly 40 percent drop in new vehicle sales in 2008-2009. Looking ahead, IHS forecasts that average age is likely to hit 11.6 years in 2016 but not reach 11.7 until 2018.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Since becoming the fuel economy leader in the 2008 model year (average 30.9 The 2011 Sonata, which went on sale earlier this year, features a 2.4-liter Hyundai topped the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy report for the 2008 model year. Forecasts show a 2009 model-year fuel economy rating of 30.1

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MAY 12, 2009

Hybrids and EVs May Capture 10% Of Japan New Car Sales in Fiscal 2009 A tally by the Nikkei finds that sales of hybrids and electric vehicles in Japan may exceed 220,000 units and could account for more than 10% of domestic new-car sales in the current fiscal year (excluding mini-vehicles), up from 4.4% Earlier post.)

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APRIL 26, 2009

That is up substantially from the previous forecast for a little over 300,000. Advance orders alone of the new Prius may end up nearing total fiscal 2008 sales of the second-generation Prius in Japan, which came to 70,618 units. Pre-orders for the new hybrid began in April, and exceeded 40,000 early last week.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2011

Rising global vehicle sales and profitability have encouraged automakers to continue to increase vehicle production, providing the global economy with some positive offset to the dampening impact of the recent surge in energy prices, according to the latest Global Auto Report released on Friday by Canada-based Scotia Economics.

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JULY 17, 2013

When the Renault-Nissan Alliance formed in 1999, about 1% of total group sales came from the so-called BRIC countries of Brazil, Russia, India and China. In 2012, more than 30% of total group sales came from these four countries alone. Sales surged to more than 35,000 vehicles in 2012, up 25 times from 2011. —Carlos Ghosn.

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APRIL 27, 2009

General Motors presented an updated Viability Plan that accelerates and deepens the cuts in US brands and nameplates, dealers, manufacturing operations and employees intended to enable GM North America to breakeven (on an adjusted EBIT basis) at a US total industry sales volume of approximately 10 million vehicles.

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APRIL 9, 2010

Shortly after releasing the Roadmap, the Coalition commissioned the Interindustry Forecasting Project at the University of Maryland and Keybridge Research to study the long-term economic effects of their policy proposals. By 2030, the typical US household’s annual income would rise by $2,763 (2008 dollars). Annual Household Income.

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MARCH 26, 2009

According to Fehrenbach, every third euro of sales generated by Bosch now comes from products that conserve resources and/or protect the environment. In 2008, the Bosch Group achieved sales of some € 45 billion (US$61 billion). With this broad range of products, Bosch already generated sales of roughly €1 billion (US$1.36

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NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Kia Motors Corporation plans to build a third manufacturing plant in China in order to meet increasing local demand and to maintain its positive sales momentum in the market. Kia says it is confident of reaching its 2011 China sales target for locally-produced vehicles of 430,000 units. Its sister company Hyundai Motor Co.

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JUNE 14, 2011

The CAR report, the US Automotive Market and Industry in 2025 , relies on technology and market forecast data from the National Research Council (NRC) and J.D. the 2008 model year fuel economy ratings. the 2008 model year fuel economy ratings. increase from the 2008 actual fleet mpg. Each scenario was trended from.

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JANUARY 15, 2015

The study forecasts that while the automotive industry will offer a greater personalized driving experience by 2025, fully autonomous vehicles or fully automated driving will not be as commonplace as some think. Autonomous driving Behavior Connected vehicles Forecasts Market Background'

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FEBRUARY 18, 2009

As required by the loan agreements signed in December 2008, GM and Chrysler submitted their updated restructuring plans showing a pathway to achieve financial viability to Congress on Tuesday. The plans, updated in the context of a worsening sales outlook for the entire auto industry, outline a need for up to an additional $16.6

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JANUARY 4, 2012

Fitch expects light vehicle sales in the US to total 13.2 that have pressured vehicle sales over the past three years. Despite modest sales growth in 2012, Fitch believes credit profiles are likely to remain relatively stable even if a slowdown in unit sales and softer pricing undercuts margins this year.

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OCTOBER 17, 2009

A recent report from market researcher Yole Développement finds that cost issues are slowing down SiC penetration in the power electronics market; the company forecasts only about 4% of the overall Silicon-based power discretes market to be displaced by SiC by 2019. In 2008 the SiC device market reached $23M.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

The car scrappage scheme continues to boost car registrations as sales rose 6.0 The second successive month of growth within the motor industry, August’s sales of 67,006 vehicles build on the 2.4 However the market performed better than the SMMT had expected in August, turning a forecast 6.0 per cent decline into a 6.0

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MARCH 26, 2010

The initial technical targets for the TX-6, including shift quality and drive comfort, overall efficiency and its impact on vehicle fuel consumption, and manufacturing feasibility were established in 2008. Production of front wheel drive vehicles in China with transversely mounted engines up to 270 N·m torque is forecast to exceed 1.8

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AUGUST 22, 2017

The California Green Innovation Index has tracked key economic and environmental indicators at the regional, state, national and international level since 2008. Despite an increase in light-duty truck and SUV sales, these vehicle types only accounted for 1.9 Noel Perry, businessman and founder of Next 10. million MTCO 2 e of the 4.9

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

After falling 3% in 2008 and nearly 7% in 2009, largely driven by the economic downturn, energy-related CO 2 emissions do not return to 2005 levels (5,980 million metric tons) until 2027. Unconventional vehicle sales. According to the forecast, unconventional vehicles will represent more than 40% of US light-duty vehicle sales in 2035.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

After US giant Ford recorded its first increase in sales for almost two years, BMW announced it had made a net profit of 121million euros in the first three months from April to June - well above industry forecasts. It has now forecast a net loss of 182billion yen for its business year to December - the first shortfall in 26 years.

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OCTOBER 19, 2009

It has forecast a growth in natural gas vehicles on the road worldwide to 17million units by 2015 – that’s an increase from the 9.7million reported in 2008. It has also forecast that the market will grow globally at a rate of 5.5 per cent between 2008 and 2015. per cent to reach just over three million vehicles by 2015.

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