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IHS Markit: better-than-expected growth in global automotive semiconductor revenue in 2020; bolstered by uptake in EVs

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Global automotive semiconductor revenue for 2020 will exceed initial expectations, primarily due to an increase in the average semiconductor value per car sold this year, according to a new forecast by IHS Markit. One of the impacts of COVID-19 is that it has led to an increase of the average semiconductor value per car sold.

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Car scrap scheme diverts funds for solar energy

Green Cars News

A plan to help Australia’ drivers convert to running greener cars is to directly take funding away from carbon reduction programs already in place, reports the country’s The Age newspaper.

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Top 10 Cash providers for Junk car Removal in Arizona

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A junk car Removal is any vehicle that is old enough, has significant damages, or simply, the cost of repair is more than the value of the car. Any junk car should worth something. Signs that tell to junk your car Observe these symbols if it appears on your car before junking it. Isn’t there anyone to buy my car?

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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We’re happy we’re well on our way with plug-in cars. We now have a sprinkling of promising companies working to get funded to convert gas-guzzlers. Since our cars and trucks use almost two-thirds of the oil we buy, the quickest way to cut oil use is to free transportation from its grip.

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27 November 2009 - In First "Plug-in Arizona" Outing to Nogales, AZ, " the "Spirit" Made the News with Nogales International

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Nogales, Arizona Friday, November 27, 2009 Nogales International United States Census 2010 Electric hybrid ‘car of the future’ visits Nogales area By Denise HolleyPublished Friday, November 27, 2009 10:03 AM MST Retired Sgt. Now he’s on a new mission to convert America to plug-in cars. We have to find an alternative fuel source.”Right

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"Plug-in Arizona Educational Tour" Update -- "Spirit of DC's" Visit to Nogales High School with Nogales International Reporter, Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

A plug and a pack can make a car a 101 MPG vehicle aided by electricity. ! Particularly to the Plug-in Hybrids Electric Vehicle (PHEV) like the Toyota Prius before them as well as converting internal combustion engines into pure Electrics! along with a 110-v AC opportunity charge provided as well.

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