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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year.

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euroFOT study demonstrates how driver assistance systems can increase safety and fuel efficiency

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LDW and IW were tested by Audi, Fiat, MAN, Volvo and Volkswagen. The socio-economic assessment reveals a cost benefit ratio of 1.3 Using the ACC and FCW systems for cars and trucks, euroFOT determined that the costs of equipping the passenger cars and heavy trucks with the combined system leads to annual savings of approximately €1.2

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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She outlines the variety of choices available in a white paper. Zipcar offers more than 60 different makes and models of vehicles, including Audis, BMWs, Mini Coopers, pickup trucks, Prius hybrids and more. Audi invested in Silvercar, what it calls a “next generation” car rental company.

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