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PwC’s Autofacts forecasts global light vehicle assembly to reach 81.8M units in 2013, up 3.3% from 2012

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Global light vehicle assembly will reach 81.8 million units in 2007. Stimulus measures such as lowered interest rates are offset by tighter credit restrictions in lending, restraining the full-year 2013 sales forecast to approximately 1.3% The Japanese light vehicle sales market continues to post declines. South America.

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Bright Automotive Applies for $35M in Stimulus Package Grants to Accelerate Production of PHEV

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The IDEA is a multi-purpose, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in the light truck classification aimed at commercial and government fleets. The company continues to work with the Department of Energy in support of its application.

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World Economic Forum Report: US$515 Billion Per Year Needed in Green Investments

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In light of the global financial crisis, it is crucial that every dollar is made to ‘multi-task’ to create a sustainable low-carbon economy. ”. Developing countries attracted 23% (US$26 billion) of asset financing in 2007, compared to 13% (US$1.8 Clean energy opportunities have the potential to generate significant economic returns.

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NYC Goes EV

Revenge of the Electric Car

Passenger vehicles and light trucks were responsible for 74 percent of these transportation emissions that, as part of the overall PlaNYC effort, “would be reduced by 44 percent by 2030.&#. billion in stimulus grants to the industry. In 2008, transportation accounted for 22 percent of all city carbon emissions. Or No Cars?

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The Most Powerful Greenius In America

Creative Greenius

I learned all bout this in Joe Romm’s great book, “Hell and High Water&# (c) 2007). But now all of you can do the same things I did, and you’ll soon be able to get some government stimulus money to use instead of the savings you no longer have. Just like almost everyone else we know today&#.

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The Solangelist’s Vision Shines Brighter

Creative Greenius

Seems like a perfect use for some stimulus money, don’t it? 2007 USA electric energy fuel mix. Oh yeah - none of has any money. And our homes are worth less now and nobody wants to lend us any more. And we can’t afford another big monthly payment anyway. Fortunately I am fired up, ready to go!

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

I would say that electricity is a vastly superior fuel for the light vehicle fleet,” said Willett Kempton , a professor and alternative energy specialist at the University of Delaware. Unfortunately, there is very little specific funding for wireless transmission in the stimulus bill that was just signed by the USA President.

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