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CCID Consulting estimates upsurge in aluminum for automobile bodies in China if technical breakthroughs in alloy performance and application technology are made

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China-based and -focused CCID Consulting estimates that the China passenger vehicle market will need at least 1.802 million tons of aluminum sheets annually, assuming that aluminum replaces 15% of the steel used in automobile manufacturing by 2015.

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New passenger car registrations in Europe down 8.2% in 2012; lowest since 1995

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In 2012, demand for new passenger cars reached the lowest level recorded since 1995, totaling 12,053,904 units. downturn in 1993, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). In December 2012, new car registrations declined by a sharp 16.3% The resulting 8.2% Click to enlarge. in Germany, -22.5%

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EU new car registrations down 7.7% in Q1 2012

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Over the first quarter of 2012, the EU market for new light duty vehicles shrank by 7.7%, compared to the same period a year ago, with a total of 3,312,657 new registrations, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Click to enlarge. compared to March last year.

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Passenger car registrations in EU down 7.1% in January 2012 year-on-year

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In January 2012, demand for new cars dropped by 7.1% in the EU, compared to the same month a year earlier, according to data from the ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association). The results were the lowest since January 2009.

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Geely exports more than 100,000 vehicles in 2012; 164% year-on-year growth

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Zhejiang Geely Holding Group set a new export sales record in December with 11,000 cars being exported during the month, which also helped the company increase its export sales over the course of 2012 by 164%. Geely’s December 2012 sales were pulled forward by a strong showing from the Emgrand series of vehicles.

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UQM Technologies Receives Order for 50+ Electric Drive Systems from International Automobile Company

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has received an initial order for more than fifty PowerPhase electric propulsion systems as part of the fleet build and vehicle development activities of an established international automobile manufacturer. Introduction of this vehicle is targeted for 2012 and we have quoted delivery and price for over 25,000 systems.

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Commercial vehicle registrations in Europe down 12.4% in 2012, 23.4% in December

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In December, new commercial vehicle registrations continued the downward trend which prevailed throughout 2012, amounting to 125,825 units, according to the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). Over the year 2012, demand for trucks was down 9.1% in the UK to -20.3% in Italy, -21.3% in France, -24.7%

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