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JANUARY 9, 2012

Kia Motors Corporation announced today that its global sales for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for 2011 reached an all-time high of 2,478,959 unit, representing an annual year-on-year increase of 18.6%. million unit sales mark.

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MARCH 3, 2017

Dubbed the “Supermajors’ Cost Index,” Apex concludes that the supermajors spent 66 percent more on development costs in 2015 than they did in 2011, despite the widely-touted “efficiency gains” implemented during the worst of the market slump. But costs still stood 66 percent higher than in 2011.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

AC Propulsion has signed a Letter of Intent with Peraves AG to bring the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE-winning E-Tracer ( earlier post ) to market in the US. AC Propulsion and Peraves plan to bring 100 units to market starting in 2011. The E-Tracer. Click to enlarge. —Tom Gage, AC Propulsion CEO.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Markets such as uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), residential combined heat and power (CHP), power for remote monitoring equipment, auxiliary power units (APUs), and portal power for military applications have all experienced an increase in traction over the last year. UAVs as a key market for micro fuel cells.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The European car market remained stable during 2018, as 15.6 It was the best result since 2007, when the market peaked with 16.02 Strong results in Q2, where the market was up by 4.8%, and Q3, where the market was up by 1.1%, were enough to offset the large decline posted in Q4, where the market dropped by 7.5%

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AUGUST 14, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that after an increase in 2010 of 3.3%, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the US in 2011 decreased by 2.4% (136 million metric tons), while GDP grew by 1.8%. Emissions in 2011 were 526 million metric tons (9%) below the 2005 level. mpg) from 2010 to 2011.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the 2011 percentage standards for the four categories of fuel—cellulosic, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuels—under the agency’s renewable fuel standard program, known as RFS2. EPA had proposed percentages earlier in the year.

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MARCH 11, 2012

The report highlights that several advanced powertrain technologies are making significant inroads into the mainstream market. In terms of market share, gasoline direct injection doubled in MY 2010 (from 4.2% to 8.3%) and is projected to triple from MY 2009-2011 (to 13.7%); turbocharging is projected to double in MY 2011 (from 3.5%

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

1996 GM EV1 Meets 2011 Chevrolet Volt - What Could Have Been In-Between? Part 2 Of InsideEV's Interview with GM EV1 Marketing Director John Dabels continues. Editor's Note: If you missed part one on the behind-the-scenes 411 on General Motor's EV1 project, you can check it out here.

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MAY 21, 2012

The total number of verified (US EPA- and/or California ARB-verified) diesel retrofit devices (for both on-road and off-road diesel engines) sold in the US (including California) by MECA member companies in 2011 was 20,177, according to the Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (MECA). 4% (881) were flow-through filters (FTFs).

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AUGUST 26, 2013

Top 15 LEAF market year-to-date in 2013. Nissan provided a list of the top 15 markets in the US for the Nissan LEAF battery-electric vehicle. Four of the top 15 markets are in California: San Francisco (1), Los Angeles (2), San Diego (7) and Sacramento (8). —Erik Gottfried, Nissan director of EV Sales and Marketing.

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OCTOBER 26, 2021

Today, 40% of US consumers say they are likely to consider an electric vehicle the next time they are in the market for a new vehicle, according to Pew. Hertz was the first US car rental company to introduce EVs to its rental fleet in 2011 and the first to implement a wireless charging system for electric vehicles.

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JUNE 24, 2011

SAE International will hold the 2011 Vehicle Battery Summit in Shanghai, 14-15 November 2011. This year’s Summit will provide updates on the latest progress and plans for lithium-based battery technologies and research as well as their implications for worldwide markets.

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APRIL 16, 2011

The overall market for energy storage technologies that power electric vehicles is set to grow from $13 billion in 2011 to $30 billion in 2016, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18%. E-bikes will continue to dominate the overall market in terms of dollars and MWh. billion in 2011, to 156.6 GWh and $12.0 GWh and $24.3

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JANUARY 16, 2012

United States M&A activity for upstream oil and gas deals set records in 2011 for both deal values and deal counts, according to PLS, Inc., a provider of information, marketing and advisory services for the oil and gas industry. Values of US upstream M&A oil and gas M&A deals, 2006-2011. billion in 2011. —Ronyld W.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

UK-based market analyst visiongain projects that global spending in 2011 on advanced oil & gas exploration technologies will total $10.17 visiongain’s Advanced Oil & Gas Exploration Technologies Market 2011-2021 report analyses the development of this market over the next ten years.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

plans to start test-marketing the e6 battery-electric vehicle ( earlier post ) in the US next year after almost a year’s delay, and is in talks with officials in Los Angeles to supply e-buses that could eventually lead to a manufacturing plant in the city. The Wall Street Journal reports that China’s BYD Co.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Driven by increasing demand for affordable, convenient and “on-demand” mobility, Zipcar is increasing its footprint in the city, becoming the company’s 26th major metropolitan market. Sacramento is a perfect example of our inside out approach to developing markets that may not have the density of a New York or San Francisco.

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MAY 18, 2014

A start-up is bringing the old Bultaco motorcycle brand back to the market with the planned launch of a line of electric two-wheelers. The new company unveiled the Rapitán and Rapitán Sport prototypes—close approximations to the Bultaco motorcycles that will be brought to market later in 2014.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

In October, the EU market of new passenger cars continued to shrink, although at a slightly slower pace than in the previous months, according to data released by the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). less in than in the first ten months of 2011. less in than in the first ten months of 2011.

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JULY 20, 2021

Pure White models with Mauro Brown interior will number 524 units, signifying the opening date of the Chattanooga Plant on May 24, 2011. Inside, Limited Edition models will bear unique seat tags featuring “1 of 1973” on one side and “Chattanooga 2011” on the other. The first six generations were imported from Europe.

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APRIL 23, 2013

Experian Automotive released findings from an analysis of the US hybrid vehicle segment showing that market share of hybrid vehicles has increased by 40.9% since 2011, going from 2.2% in 2011 to 3.1%

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

In a newly released report, market analyst Visiongain has calculated the Arctic oil and gas exploration and production market to be worth $11.93 billion in 2011, and is anticipating growth over the next ten years.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released three new reports showcasing strong growth across the US fuel cell and hydrogen technologies market. According to these reports, the US continues to be one of the world’s largest and fastest growing markets for fuel cell and hydrogen technologies. 2012 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report.

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APRIL 1, 2022

million barrels over a 45-day period to calm the global oil market in the immediate aftermath of the beginning of the Iraq war. 2011 IEA Coordinated Release. There have been four prior emergency drawdowns in the history of the SPR: 1991 Operation Desert Storm Sale. President George H. Bush authorized a drawdown of 33.75

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JUNE 26, 2023

The Group introduced the first connected car services in Korea in 2003 and has since expanded the services to the global market. In overseas markets, the services were first launched in the US in June 2011, and have expanded to China, Europe, India and most recently Singapore, providing services to customers in more than 50 countries.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Eco-Energy, a biofuel marketer and logistics company in North America, and Copersucar, the largest sugar and ethanol trader in Brazil, are joining their ethanol operations. The partnership will be the largest ethanol trader in the world, with a significant presence in the two largest ethanol markets globally. billion gallons (4.8

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AUGUST 1, 2018

The European car market recorded its best H1 performance of the century, with 8.6 Despite uncertainty in the UK, where the market was down 6.3% on H1 2017, the growth recorded in Germany, France and Spain allowed the overall market to keep growing. of the German market. —Felipe Munoz, JATO’s global analyst.

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MARCH 4, 2014

million tonnes and reached a 15% share in a shrinking market gasoline. The current trend of a declining gasoline market continued with a decline of 0.4% Sales in 2011 were 1.8 Sales of the other types of gasoline in Germany, Super Plus and Euro Super, decrease 4.0 million tonnes; in 2012 this jumped to 2.6 million tons.

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MARCH 23, 2010

Lexus will bring the CT 200h premium compact hybrid to the US market in early 2011 as the first dedicated hybrid vehicle in the premium compact segment. CT 200h powertrain. Click to enlarge. The sporty five-door will be on display 31 March through 11 April at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 21, 2012

A new report from IDTechEx , “Electric Buses and Taxis 2012-2022”, projects that the market for electric buses and taxis at ex-factory prices will rise 8.7 billion in 2011 to $54 billion in 2021. China will become by far the largest market for both electric buses and electric taxis. times from $6.24

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JULY 25, 2017

The purpose of the proposed collaboration is to participate actively in the growing North American Li-Ion battery anode material market. The JV will exclusively market Shinzoom’s anode materials to lithium battery manufacturers in North America. Hunan Zhongke Shinzoom Co.,

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JUNE 16, 2009

In 2011, the largest dollar volume for Li-ion automotive applications could come from the mini EV and EREV segment. Reflecting the current difficulties in forecasting, Anderman, who publishes an annual market forecast for the sector, said he decided not to produce the 2009 report. Representative battery pack size is below each segment.

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JUNE 30, 2011

Toyota is offering a new accessory package for the 2011 Prius. First debuted at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, the Prius PLUS Performance Package features components of the new PLUS hybrid performance line from Toyota Racing Development (TRD).

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MAY 28, 2012

An analysis by the Nikkei finds that emerging markets are rapidly rising as a percentage of Japanese automakers’ earnings, at the expense of Japan, Europe and the US. billion), of their operating profits from emerging markets in fiscal 2011, up from 57% the year before, according to data tabulated by The Nikkei. billion (US$9.9

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JULY 7, 2022

Argenbright, Robert (2011). In 2011, Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev announced that the city of Moscow would expand spatially, with federal agencies relocating to the annexed area. Besides, under the life-cycle service contracts, the electric buses operated in the fleet will be serviced by the manufacturers. Argenbright, Robert.

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JANUARY 2, 2013

Pike’s projected vehicle sales by electrified drivetrain, European markets: 2012–2020. of the market in Europe in 2012 to 4% in 2020. While that is still a small portion of the market, it represents more than 827,000 vehicles per year, Pike notes. In 2011, all-electric vehicles made up just less than 0.1%

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