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IHS Markit: better-than-expected growth in global automotive semiconductor revenue in 2020; bolstered by uptake in EVs

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Global automotive semiconductor revenue for 2020 will exceed initial expectations, primarily due to an increase in the average semiconductor value per car sold this year, according to a new forecast by IHS Markit. One of the impacts of COVID-19 is that it has led to an increase of the average semiconductor value per car sold.

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Ford Starts EV Test Drives

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For more details, follow the link … Ford Plans to Start Electric-Car Tests in Germany Next Month. will start a two-year test program of electric Focus compact cars and Transit vans in Germany on Jan. Ford Plans to Start Electric-Car Tests in Germany Next Month. Ford is starting EV trials in Germany. “Ford Motor Co.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). by Bill Cooke. Billion vs. $28.3 Billion in 2008). Many participants at the conference expect a 30% decline for the year overall.

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Germany Launches H2 Mobility Initiative to Expand Infrastructure for Refueling Hydrogen Vehicles

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This will take place within the framework of the German economic stimulus package (Konjunkturpaket II) and other national and state programs to jointly address standardization and cost reduction issues. The plan envisages around one million electric cars on German roads by 2020. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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"Plug-in Arizona Educational Tour" Update -- "Spirit of DC's" Visit to Nogales High School with Nogales International Reporter, Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009

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Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - The "Spirit of DC" and EVJerr rolled quietly into Nogales, AZ, just before noon, this Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009. A plug and a pack can make a car a 101 MPG vehicle aided by electricity. ! And then, there's the Phoenix Holiday Light Parade on Saturday eve, 5 December 2009.

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Nissan reports significant net loss

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The global sales forecast for fiscal 2009 is 3.08 Nissan will also launch eight all-new products during fiscal 2009: Pixo in Europe; Patrol in the Middle East; Fuga; NV200; a new mini in Japan; new global entry car in Asia; and G37 convertible and 370Z convertible in the United States. million units.

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GM: Let's Hash Out Open Plug-In Car Standards

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We noted in December that the Society of Automotive Engineers, or SAE, was working to update standards for the interface between plug-in electric cars and the grid, and planned to agree on a set within months. Earth2Tech] Omniture Launches Viral Video Measurement [NewTeeVee] Can New York Save Broadband? Marketing consulting by ACS.

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