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CPCA expects China Apr NEV retail sales to fall 8.4% from Mar to about 500,000 units

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China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sales rose significantly this month from a year ago, though they were down from March. Last April, China's auto industry suffered disruption due to the Covid lockdown in Shanghai, with 1.04 April passenger vehicle sales in China are expected to be around 1.57 million units, down 1.3

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China Forecast to Produce 12M Vehicles This year

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Chinese domestic auto makers were expected to produce and sell more than 8 million units of vehicles in first eight months this year respectively, said Chen Bin, director of the Department of Industry under the NDRC. In January, China cut the purchase tax on passenger cars to 5% for models with engine displacements of less than 1.6

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Pike Research forecasts worldwide grid energy storage spending to reach $22B by 2021, down from 2010 forecast of $35B

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In its new report Energy Storage on the Grid (ESG), Pike Research forecasts that global spending in the ESG market will reach a little over $22 billion over the next 10 years. assets owned and managed by one party, while some benefits are accrued by another); Difficulty in commoditizing some of the benefits of energy storage; High CAPEX; and.

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Ricardo responds to electric drive stimulus package

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“But with the twin challenges of mitigating the effects of climate change and increasing energy security, it is all the more important that these efforts are given a clear focus.

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Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power announces $125M in new financing; focus on and support from China

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The growth capital and Chinese government incentives will be used predominantly to scale manufacturing, research and development, and business development activities in China for the company’s energy storage technology and products. GSR Ventures has offices in Beijing and Silicon Valley. Purcell, Jr., Earlier post.).

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Ener1 Outlines Automotive Programs Underway for Li-ion Packs

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Ener1 said that customer interest in its lithium-ion batteries from all segments remained strong in spite of distress the auto industry and current recessionary economic conditions. year financing under the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Incentive Program (ATVMIP). million in 2007.

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Will Obama’s billions jumpstart the electric car? The Green Piece

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If you listen to US President Barack Obama it has been a long time coming – his decision to pour $2.4billion of stimulus money to make America a global leader in electric and hybrid car development comes as the country plays catch up to the likes of Japan and even China in the green car race (see article ). “I Who will benefit? Our verdict.

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