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EGEB: World’s 60 largest banks pumped $3.8 trillion into fossil fuels since 2016

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): A climate group report shows fossil-fuel financing continues to rise despite Paris Agreement pledges. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

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Edmunds.com: number of leased vehicles reaches all-time high in first half of 2016

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More new vehicles in the US were leased in the first half of 2016 than during the first half of any other year in history, according to the latest Lease Market Report from Edmunds.com, the leading car shopping and information network. On average, monthly lease payments are 23% lower than monthly financing payments.

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Daimler Financial Services makes strategic investment in Soul Machines; artificial and emotional intelligence

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Digital avatar Sarah will be able to support customers like a personal concierge. Founded in 2016, Soul Machines specializes in digital avatars and emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence will play a crucial role in adapting services, such as car financing, leasing and insurance, car-sharing or ride-hailing to customers.

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GM Maven introduces monthly offering for members; vehicles include the Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Volt

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Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, has expanded its offerings to include a new monthly service, Maven Reserve. The curated Maven Reserve experience includes a dedicated parking space for the duration of the reservation and a personalized walk-through of the vehicle. and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

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Rise of Indian used car market; set to exceed 10 mn units by FY28 – ET Auto

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New Delhi: The Indian used car market is poised for continued expansion, fuelled by a burgeoning middle class with rising disposable income, a growing desire for personal mobility and shorter vehicle replacement cycles. Gupta recalled that in 2016-17, the penetration of finance was hardly 7%. Currently, the market stands at 5.1

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GM 5-year growth strategy for China; 10 New Energy Vehicles in the coming mix

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In addition to vehicles, GM is also addressing business opportunities in value-added services such as automotive financing and insurance. Its SAIC-GMAC joint venture is the largest dedicated automotive finance company in China. By the end of 2016, GM will have 12 million OnStar-connected vehicles on the road. Earlier post.).

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Solar topped coal in Texas for the first time ever in March

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The decline began a decade ago but has picked up speed since 2016-17, when solar first showed up in the generation data, reports the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis ( IEEFA ) today. ERCOT’s generation data also revealed that coal’s market share fell below 10% for the first time ever to just over 9%. Get started here. –

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