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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. An explosion of hybrid sales in Japan. He also believes that sub-1.6L

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Honda May Develop Plug-In as Obama Alters U.S. Policy (Update2) - Bloomberg.com

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policy shifts to favor battery-powered autos. Tax Credits Instead, Obama backed tax credits of as much as $7,500 inthe stimulus package approved in February for buyers of plug-incars. Honda, the world’s largest engine maker, set a goal ofleading the industry in hydrogen fuel cell autos. Oil prices are going to go up.

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