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Force Motors aims to extend growth surge, targets 2015-16 peak | Autocar Professional

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In Force Motor’s case, Maru, expects it to “get close” to the previous peak of 2015-2016, when it touched 25,000–26,000 units. Several Indian states offer tax breaks for school bus operators, with rates as low as 4-5%, making electric buses even more attractive from a cost-effective standpoint.

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EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide

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The fueleconomy.gov site is DOE’s most-visited, attracting more than 30 million user sessions in Model Year 2021—more than any year since 2015. Consumers can personalize estimates for their annual miles and local fuel prices, for example.

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Ford issues 2015 trends report; the emergent role of Generation Z

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Ford has issued its third annual trends report, a compilation of consumer research and insights from thought leaders around the world, which is intended to provide a look at micro-trends expected to influence products and brands for 2015 and beyond. —Sheryl Connelly, Ford global consumer trend and futuring manager.

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Nissan adding new 2.0L turbo to Skyline lineup in Japan

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All grades of the next-generation Skyline turbo model achieve the 2015 fuel economy standard, qualifying for tax breaks. With customized driving variations and menus, it provides 12 variations in Personal Mode (96 variations in the hybrid version). km/L (32 mpg US, 7.35 250GT, 250GT Type S).

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Draft Odisha electric vehicles policy 2021

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Waiver of road tax & registration fees. All the incentives available for manufacturing industries under IPR, 2015 and MSME Policy, 2016 shall be made available to EV manufacturers. Creation of an Umbrella non-lapsable “State EV Fund” to be funded through Additional taxes, cess, fees etc on polluting vehicles.

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Survey finds German motorists consider PHEVs more attractive and practical than HEVs

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The survey also indicates that the factor most likely to persuade drivers to consider a plug-in hybrid was greater availability of charging points (52%), followed by tax incentives (45%). We are developing a new generation of plug-in hybrid systems that will make personal mobility more sustainable and enjoyable for decades to come.

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GM restructuring; changing product development, production; 5 NA & 2 international plants shutting next year; staff reduction

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General Motors on Monday outlined a series of major restructuring steps that it said would accelerate its transformation for the future, building on the strategy it laid out in 2015 to strengthen its core business, to capitalize on the future of personal mobility and to drive significant cost efficiencies. billion to $3.8

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