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Efficient Drivetrains, Shannxi Automotive reveal PHEV Class 8 cement mixer truck

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EDI) announced the expansion of its electric drive solutions portfolio into the construction industry. EDI has a well-established market footprint in the Asia Pacific region, with multiple offices in China, as well as presence in India and Taiwan. Efficient Drivetrains, Inc.

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Aleris to invest $350M to upgrade Kentucky aluminum rolling mill for anticipated growth in automotive demand

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The investment positions Aleris to meet anticipated significant growth in North American automotive demand as the industry pursues broader aluminum use for the production of lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Aleris has served the automotive industry from its facility in Duffel for many years.

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Pike Research forecasts automotive Li-ion battery prices to drop by more than 1/3 by 2017

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However, significant reductions in battery cost are imperative for the industry to grow to the $14.6 global transportation industry throughout the forecast period of this report (2011-2017), Pike noted, projecting that vehicles that use. of Li-ion chemistries are available today, none of them can claim to be the ideal solution.

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Deloitte Survey finds only 4% of global consumers likely to be satisfied with current EVs despite increasing consideration and willingness to buy; higher ICE fuel economy reduces interest in EVs

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Consumers’ expectations around the performance and purchase price of electric vehicles are so divergent from the actual offerings available today, that no more than 2–4% of consumers worldwide would have their expectations met, according to a new survey from Deloitte.

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IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

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Address policy and industry needs at a national level. Even though most of the key fuel economy technologies are available today, additional breakthroughs and cost reductions would help, including lighter materials, advanced combustion systems and better lubricants. Europe, South Asia, South America, etc.).