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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

Green Car Congress

IHS Automotive forecasts global automotive sales for 2015 to reach 88.6 million units, aided with increased auto finance penetration, fast dealership expansion and government vehicle scrappage programs. North America continues to be an impetus to global light vehicle demand levels. million, an increase of 2.4%

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[PRESS RELEASE] Emissions Reduction Plan: Electric Vehicles will drive a low emissions future

Drive Electric

Drive Electric Chair Mark Gilbert says, “If you watch the global automotive market – we’ve been seeing for some time that EV technology will replace petrol and diesel cars. A vehicle scrappage scheme. Globally, more than $400 billion has been invested in the EV sector in the last decade. A social leasing programme.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

Scrappage schemes. Presently, there is a limit to global EV supply and preferential supply is going to markets with strict emissions standards and consumer incentives. Globally, 500 EV models are now on the market, ranging from compact cars and two-seaters through to large sedans, SUVs, and sportscars. FBT, depreciation); and.

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Will you save money if you buy a green car? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

With millions of motorists across the country continuing to reel from the global economic crisis, predictions that petrol prices could hit 120p a litre by the end of the year are having a significant impact on our vehicle buying habits. However, will green cars really save you money? The Green Piece. September 15, 2009.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

If we set clear direction around EVs, because of our market size the global car manufacturers will have little trouble meeting demand. In many brands, New Zealand receives new models, just weeks after they are released globally. . It’s also worth noting that the global car industry is changing rapidly. Scrappage schemes .