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Grant Thornton LLP Warns of Potential Collapse of Automotive Supply Chain

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Meanwhile, adding further downside pressure is that banks in many cases are working to reduce their exposure to the auto industry. The liquidity crisis in the supply base was set in motion by sharp production cuts at the automakers, but it has been exacerbated by the lack of credit available from banks and other lenders.

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The Race to Plug-In Hybrids Is On

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The new administration’s stimulus package allots $2B for advanced batteries, $300M for federal and states fleets to buy new clean fuel vehicles and $7,500 tax rebate for PHEV, with yet more money in the Auto-Industry Re-tooling fund. Introductory and discount rates are available.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

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likely to be frustrated by the lack of available cars. And many would-be buyers are likely to be frustrated by the lack of available cars. Total cars initially available: 4,700. China overtook the US last year as the largest auto market in the world. If electric cars can’t break out of niche status in.

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J.D. Power, LMC: new vehicle sales in US slide again, 6th time this year

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A key driver of vehicle demand during the Thanksgiving weekend is the availability of year-end incentive programs, which improve vehicle affordability. However, these results are being driven in part by elevated incentive levels, which represent a meaningful risk to the long-term health of the auto industry.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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The Three Prongs of the “Green&# Energy Stimulus Pa. Electric vehicles will be available for customers in 2011. People-Oriented Development Current Status of REDD Financing the Fifth Fuel Peak Phosphorus - Commence Urine Recyling on Space. The Appraisal 2010 Prius Delivers Record Mileage and Accelerates. SZ (1) 6753.T

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2020 Top 10 Countries in the Global EV Revolution

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Time will tell how Brexit will affect things like the availability of England-assembled Nissan Leafs on the Continent, and vice versa. France’s auto industry is probably the largest Western auto industry that goes completely under the radar in the US. Domestic market not shabby either.

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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Moreover, EVs are not only proving to be more robust amidst an auto industry in decline, but they are also already displaying some signs of recovery. Additionally, the European Investment Bank has doubled down on its commitment to the European EV battery industry to boost green recovery, committing more than €1B to financings in 2020.

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