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Pike Research updates xEV forecasts; projects Ford to lead US PEV market, followed by GM

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Pike Research has published an update to its earlier forecasts on xEVs: hybrid (HEVs); plug-in hybrid (PHEVs); and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). As a result of new assumptions, Pike Research has slightly reduced its forecasts for plug-in vehicles (PEVs: PHEVs and BEVs combined) from past forecasts. million in 2020, or 2.1%

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Scotiabank forecasts 4% growth in global auto market in 2015 to 74M units, led by China

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2015 forecast share by region. In its latest Global Auto Report , Scotiabank forecasts record global car sales in 2015, with the total market advancing 4% over 2014, reaching more than 74 million units. million units, up from an estimated 18.1 million units in 2014. million units, up from an estimated 18.1

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Ford battery supplier SK On remains bullish on EVs despite past challenges

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In late 2023, the South Korean battery supplier forecasted that electric vehicle (EV) sales would be sluggish in 2024. The UAW and its members led a strike against the Big Three automakers—General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis—in the United States in November 2023. The UAW president argued that the $9.2

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Canada’s Unifor Also Reaches Tentative Deal With All Automakers

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The resulting deal mimics what we’ve seen offered to the UAW after taking on all three American automakers since mid-September, with the Canadian pay bumps looking a little leaner than the percentages seen in the United States. This is in addition to a forecasted cost of living allowance of $1.61

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Pike ranks Volkswagen Group as the global leader in clean diesel vehicles

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Peugeot Citroën (PSA); General Motors (GM); Mazda; Mercedes; Mitsubishi; Ford; Honda; the. General Motors. Pike forecasts global growth in annual clean diesel light-duty vehicle sales from 9.1 In addition, some traditional diesel OEMs are beginning to explore new markets, especially the United States.

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40,000 pre-built charging piles in North America, the status quo of charging piles in Europe, America and Japan

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General motors at 10 month 26 Announced Wednesday , As 7.5 Part of the $billion investment commitment , Up to… Will be built in the United States and Canada 4 Ten thousand charging stations , In order to increase the popularity of electric vehicles. General motors at 10 month 26 Announced Wednesday , As 7.5

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

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As you will see in a minute, with the passing of a year and perhaps becoming a bit wiser, I’ve reduced my forecasts a fair amount for various models (although I’m comparing US and Canada to just a new US-only forecast). Before diving in to forecasting GM’s future sales, let’s take a look at historical sales.

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