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Ricardo responds to electric drive stimulus package

Green Cars News

“Measures aimed at spurring innovations that will increase the electrification of road transportation, such as those announced today, are to be welcomed as extremely good news for the auto industry as well as for society. .

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Can green cars solve automotive crisis? The Green Piece

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It seems a spark is needed to get us back to the showrooms – so are the leading manufacturers right to put their faith in green cars? Honda too has pinned its recovery hopes on green cars, pushing both hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology. Averting a slump. per cent compared to the same time last year and, at Y7.56

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Global auto industry receives $44 billion for greener cars

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The market for alternative fuel vehicles is being strongly supported economic stimulus packages and other government programs in at least 13 markets. Tags: Electric cars alternative fuel automotive Deloitte global market. Consumer demand for greener vehicles as well as new regulations [.].

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China on track for 12million vehicles

Green Cars News

This has been prompted by the government’s stimulus plan for the auto industry which has boosted domestic demand and ensured industry growth. per cent compared to a year earlier and the fifth month in a row during which auto sales exceeded one million units according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

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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

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Can electric cars break out of niche status in US, China market? Despite a surge in interest, electric cars may remain niche products in the world’s two largest auto markets. China overtook the US last year as the largest auto market in the world. Chinese green-car subsidies on hold.

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

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Though the scheme proved so popular that the initial $1billion set aside for it ran out last month, auto sales only rose by 2.4 According to Knittel the results suggest that the programme is an expensive way to reduce carbon, although he does state that it is possible the stimulus benefits outweigh added environmental costs.