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Alternative fuels to ‘power car industry growth’

Green Cars News

While the global economic climate may still be fairly dire, a new report suggests that for the UK auto industry growth will be driven by new technology and investment into alternative fuel powertrains over the coming few years.

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Mixed Outlook for Mainstream Consumer Adoption of PHEVs

Green Car Congress

A series of presentations at the SAE 2009 Hybrid Vehicle Technology Symposium held in San Diego (11-12 February) sketched a mixed outlook for mainstream consumer—i.e., not enthusiast or pioneer—adoption of coming plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), given current market conditions and consumer awareness and attitudes.

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Demand for oil ‘passed its peak’

Green Cars News

The rise in energy prices over the past several years has pushed consumers to value increased efficiency and influenced the auto industry through a major re-orientation toward greater fuel efficiency. Peak demand will dampen the rate of increase in dependency on oil imports.

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