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Pike forecasts 26.4% CAGR for electric-drive buses to 2018; hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell

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This latter development is due as much to the fact that developed bus markets may experience a general slowdown, due to austerity measures and the end of stimulus funding, as to any changes in demand for electric drive. North America is the leading market for this technology, with hybrids capturing 30% to 40% of annual transit bus sales.

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Norway stimulates economy and electric cars with 5000 chargers

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As a part of the new government economic stimulus plan, Norway will be getting a "forest" of charging stations for electric vehicles. The short-term stimulative effect of preparing America's cities, highways and byways with wiring, hiring electricians and other workers, would be significant. nk, today has about 2500 EVs on the road.

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CEC report sets out North American plan for change and investment to achieve sustainable freight transportation

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The report, Destination Sustainability: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Freight Transportation in North America , looks at the continental freight transportation network, a key component of the transportation sector, which is the second-largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in North America, after electricity generation.

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Japan Automakers Plan to Step Up Exports of Small-Cars

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Foreign demand for small cars has been growing in part because of stimulus measures in some countries to encourage consumers to replace their cars. But automakers expect demand will remain robust even after the global economy recovers thanks to government-led environmental protection steps. liters by the end of 2010. Mazda Motor Corp.

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IHS Markit: global commercial vehicle production to drop 22% in 2020 in wake of COVID-19

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March appears to have been solid, on preliminary data, and April may even reach prior-year volumes thanks to strong government stimulus, but we do not see all of the lost volume being made up. The local industry is already recovering, with commercial vehicle plants re-opened.

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Volvo to Introduce Proprietary Medium-Duty Engine in 2010

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By having a global technology platform in place, the Volvo Group will be able to generate economies of scale in research and development as well as purchasing and production. The market for heavy-duty trucks in Europe and North America has plunged about 60% from its peak in 2006. Leif Johansson.

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Will Obama’s billions jumpstart the electric car? The Green Piece

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If you listen to US President Barack Obama it has been a long time coming – his decision to pour $2.4billion of stimulus money to make America a global leader in electric and hybrid car development comes as the country plays catch up to the likes of Japan and even China in the green car race (see article ). “I Who will benefit?

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