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

Green Car Congress

The AlixPartners 2011 Automotive Outlook finds that while automakers and suppliers have seen profits bounce back—North American original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) posted $12.5 Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7 million units in 2011 and only 13.6 billion on a net margin of 4.3%—things

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BYD celebrates 7 million new energy vehicle (NEV) production milestone

Teslarati

There was a time when BYD’s sustainable vehicle efforts were seemingly brushed aside by industry leaders like Tesla CEO Elon Musk. That time has long passed, and BYD’s presence in the hybrid, PHEV, and BEV sector has grown to a point where it has garnered the respect of the global auto industry.

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Study looks at challenges facing auto industry

Green Cars News

If anyone in the auto industry thought that the coast was clear after the recent economic troubles, a new industry review by AlixPartners, the global business advisory firm, suggests something different.

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2011 Fiat 500 Four-Door Model Being Developed for U.S. Sales

Green Car Reports

arrival of the 2011 Fiat 500 mini-car, the very first fruits of Chrysler's takeover by Italian maker Fiat. Auto-industry trade journal Automotive News reports that a tall five-door hatchback model is. Regular readers know we're eagerly awaiting the U.S.

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Top 10 green cars of the Detroit Motor Show 2011. Green Piece

Green Cars News

Monday 17 January 2011. The North American International Auto Show 2011 (the Detroit Motor Show as it is colloquially known) opened its doors to the public last Saturday (Jan 15) with many anticipating one of the most spectacular line-ups in the show’s 104-year history. With the auto industry enjoying a resurgence, [.].

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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

If you’re adding up the numbers that 1,054,095 electric vehicles since the state began counting in 2011. In fact, it might not even be possible for the auto industry to produce that many EVs, although the rate of expansion is dizzying. That also means the state is one-fifth of its way towards a goal of five million EVs by 2030.

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US Transportation Secretary LaHood issues “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving”; $2.4M for California, Delaware pilot projects

Green Car Congress

Challenges the auto industry to adopt new and future guidelines for technology to reduce the potential for distraction on devices built or brought into vehicles. Partners with driver education professionals to incorporate new curriculum materials to educate novice drivers of driver distraction and its consequences.

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