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Petrol and diesel price cut by Rs 2 per litre       | Autocar Professional

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So, the prices of petrol and diesel are linked to international benchmarks. The retail prices of the fuels also depend on factors such as exchange rate, shipping charges, inland freight, refinery margin, dealer commission, central taxes, and state value-added tax. From March 15, petrol will cost Rs 94.72

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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

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million units, aided with increased auto finance penetration, fast dealership expansion and government vehicle scrappage programs. According to the analysis, the current anti-trust campaign environment could alter the relationships among consumers, dealer and OEMs. from last year. million units. Europe; Russia influences.

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Deutsche Bank Forecast sees slower transportation electrification and greater gasoline demand near-term; increased confidence in the pace and breadth of long-term shift to efficient transportation systems

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” Their analysis is in the context of the “ surprising [oil] demand strength of 2010 “; 2010 saw absolute incremental demand at around 2.2mb/d of growth—the second highest in 30 years, despite oil prices in the $90/bbl region. The DB auto team counts at least 130 models in the global pipeline for 2012.

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Heard At The Show: Snippets from SAE 2009 World Congress

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How did the high fuel prices impact customer behavior in 2008? Skalny, Director, US Army TARDEC shared the following insights on fuel usage within the Department of Defense (DOD): Every $10/barrel increase in oil prices adds $1.3 The cells make up the remainder. Department of Defense and Fuel Economy. —Bill Cooke.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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Nissan’s Big Gamble

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Dealers excited. “By the time the electric car comes on line in 2012, the economy in California will be in a better place,&# says Driebe, the 2006 chairman of the Nissan Dealer Advisory Board. Pricing isn’t set. Oil vs. electrons. Kurt Sanger, an auto analyst with Deutsche Securities Inc.,

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