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IHS Markit: better-than-expected growth in global automotive semiconductor revenue in 2020; bolstered by uptake in EVs

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This differs from the “cash for clunkers” type of initiative employed in certain regions following the 2009 financial crisis designed to get older vehicles off the road. One of the impacts of COVID-19 is that it has led to an increase of the average semiconductor value per car sold.

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Heard At The Show: Snippets from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Major factors contributing to Li-ion battery aging. shared their data on lithium-ion battery aging. Crane also mentioned that one-quarter to one-third of the cost of a battery system is the packaging, integration and electronics. Cash for Clunkers. Michael Crane, Managing Director, HEV N.A., and Continental Corp.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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Light truck market share has been variable in recent years, e.g., truck share has changed by 4% or more in each year for MY 2009-2012, with two years of increases and two years of decreases. Electric (Battery) Engines Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Vehicle Systems' Change in Adjusted fuel economy, weight, and horsepower for MY 1975-2013.

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"Plug-in Arizona Educational Tour" Update -- "Spirit of DC's" Visit to Nogales High School with Nogales International Reporter, Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009

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Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - The "Spirit of DC" and EVJerr rolled quietly into Nogales, AZ, just before noon, this Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009. And that's what the "Spirit" is about -- showing and telling with 'seeing-is-believing' attitude of what a plug and an extra battery pack can do! www.FlorenceAZ.org.

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27 November 2009 - In First "Plug-in Arizona" Outing to Nogales, AZ, " the "Spirit" Made the News with Nogales International

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Nogales, Arizona Friday, November 27, 2009 Nogales International United States Census 2010 Electric hybrid ‘car of the future’ visits Nogales area By Denise HolleyPublished Friday, November 27, 2009 10:03 AM MST Retired Sgt. Instead, students gathered around the rear of the car and checked the large battery pack.It

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Slowly, But Ever Slowly. Moving Towards Launching "Tour de AZ - Spirit of DC Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around Arizona".

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Target date: Tuesday, 26 November 2009. The "Spirit" and EVJerry here had hoped for some worthwhile news to report out on, as we move towards Nogales and the Santa Cruz County Seat of Government. it was wait, delay, delay, wait, Alas! with a PHEV Kit, solar panels and a 110-volt inverter on-board. beginning with Nogales - Santa Cruz County.

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Cash for Volts?

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A coalition of car makers, battery suppliers and electricity providers has come together to ask for federal help for EVs. “A coalition of auto makers, battery manufacturers, utility operators and shipping companies wants the U.S. November 16, 2009: 06:01 PM ET. WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Move over, cash for clunkers.

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