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UMTRI study finds US and China could turnover more than 90% of LDV fleet to alternative powertrains by 2050 under very aggressive penetration scenarios

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The circles represent the year in which new vehicle sales equal 100% alternative powertrains/fuel. Global Insight for powertrains/fuels for each country formed the basis for a moderately aggressive model for penetration of alternative powertrains/fuels into each country’s new vehicle fleet from 2010 to 2020. Click to enlarge.

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World Bank/ICCT report provides guidance to reducing black carbon emissions from diesels in developing countries

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Global black carbon emissions from transportation by region among top 10 motorized regions, 2000-2050. Controlling diesel black carbon emissions in developed countries has successfully relied on fuel quality improvements and vehicle emissions standards. Source: Minjares et al., data from Facanha et al. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Polk forecasts global new vehicle auto sales to reach 77.7M in 2012, up 6.7%; expects China sales to grow 16% while US sales recovery slows

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Austerity plans will prevent governments in Europe from boosting 2012 sales through scrappage programs and other incentives offered in previous years. Sales growth in Russia will likely be flat in 2012, however, Polk anticipates sales in Russia to outpace Germany by the year 2015. Brands in the US.

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