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Boeing forecasts $4T global market for 33,500 new airplanes over next 20 years; Asia Pacific represents largest market by value

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Boeing sees the Asia Pacific region dominating travel growth. China, which has experienced double-digit growth in gross domestic product in recent years, is forecasted to grow at 7% per annum, while South Asia, which includes India, is forecast to grow at 7.1%. Source: Boeing. Click to enlarge. Boeing says.

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Record number of Ford patent applications in 2015

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These include technologies to help autonomous vehicles detect other vehicles at obstructed intersections, technologies to alleviate range anxiety in electrified vehicles and to extend range in real-world driving. Another new invention is designed for cyclists—allowing riders to report road obstacles to help other riders.

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Update on ALTe; EREV powertrain company tracking for production-caliber units by December, production ramp in 1Q 2013

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Extended range electric vehicle powertrain company ALTe ( earlier post ) is tracking to produce a limited number of production-caliber vehicle powertrains by December, and plans to ramp up production in the first quarter of 2013, said CEO John Thomas in a recent interview with Green Car Congress. Earlier post.)

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ElectronVault launches cloud-based rapid prototyping tool for traction batteries

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An addition to the company’s customized battery system solutions, the Series 1 line boosts battery energy utilization by 50%, extending range, power, and performance of electric vehicles, according to the company. In order to speed past carbon-based transportation, the electric vehicle industry needs advanced solutions now.

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European Investment Bank Approves 866M in Loans for Cleaner Cars; Majority to Nissan and Jaguar

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Autocar reported that Jaguar will use the EIB funding to build an extended range electric vehicle based on the next-generation XJ. These included the extended range electric vehicle; a flywheel hybrid system for premium vehicles; “Limo-Green” and other lightweighting and lower-emitting powertrain projects. Earlier post.).

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GM and SAIC Promote Fuel Cell Propulsion Technology

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and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. GM Group Vice President and GM Asia Pacific President Nick Reilly. China is also slated to become one of the first markets for the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle in 2011. In Shanghai, General Motors Corp. Earlier post.).

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Detroit Electric and Proton Announce Strategic Partnership to Produce EVs

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When you are trying to redefine the automotive industry, you need to bring many partners along.” The vehicles will be priced between US$23,000 and US$26,000 for a city range option and between US$28,000 and US$33,000 for an extended range option. The vehicles will then be marketed under Detroit Electric’s brand.

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