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JATO: Global car sales up by 2.8% in Q1 2016 due to SUV boost in China and Europe

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The popularity of SUVs in China has been an ongoing source of growth, and the trend continued last quarter, with the country accounting for 36% of total sales in Q1 2016. Sales of SUVs in Europe (including Russia and Turkey) gave the overall market a boost with 20% growth and 1.11 million units sold. compared to 23.0%

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Honda’s 2016 Pilot features more power, 9-speed option, new drivetrain capabilities

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Honda is enhancing its new third-generation MY2016 Pilot mid-size SUV with a new, more powerful direct-injected 3.5-liter 2016 Honda Pilot. The all-new, third generation 2016 Honda Pilot will go on sale this summer. Click to enlarge. Also significantly upgraded are the Display Audio and navigation systems.

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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. policy, the current growth of alternative powertrains/fuels, and the recent sales growth to estimate the continued growth of alternative powertrains/fuels in new vehicles until. Source: Belzowski and McManus. Click to enlarge.

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Cal State LA hydrogen station becomes first in state certified to sell to the public by the kilogram

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The state Division of Measurement Standards barred even a mention of a sale price per unit, Dray said. In the last six months, visitors from Korea, Japan, China, Russia, Germany and Scotland have come to Cal State L.A. Selling by the tank required a flat price be paid, irrespective of the actual amount of hydrogen dispensed.

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JATO: 2018 record year for EVs; sales up 74% to 1.26M units; overall market stable, as SUVs rule

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2018 marked a record year for the sale of battery-powered electric vehicles, according to data from JATO Dynamics. million sales throughout the year, up by 74% (about 1.5% of total global sales). The Model 3 became the world’s best-selling EV, as it was boosted by sales in North America, where it first became available.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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What we are also seeing is more optimism across the board for vehicle sales following the economic downturn. With regard to investment in global growth markets, respondents predict increased investment in China (58%), India (50%), Brazil (41%) and Russia (33%). US automaker gains in market share. Forecast for Mergers and Acquisitions.

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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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Global automotive market intelligence firm Polk forecasts worldwide new vehicle sales in 2012 will rise 6.7% Polk expects China to make the largest contribution to global sales growth for new vehicles, with an anticipated 16% increase over 2011. Polk expects light-duty vehicle sales in the US to grow at a moderate pace, with a 7.3%

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