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

Green Car Congress

Both hybrid and electric vehicles have significantly more expensive power semiconductor content required to control components such as traction motor inverters and DC-DC converters, but the electrification trend also supports autonomy features and advanced infotainment, even in the smaller car segment.

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US cash for clunkers scheme ends

Green Cars News

The US car scrappage scheme know as the ‘cash for clunkers’ plan will end next week after the funds ran out. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on Thursday that after a successful run, the cash for clunkers program will come to a close on Monday, August 24th at 8 p.m. billion in rebates.

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Cash for Volts?

Revenge of the Electric Car

to offer tax credits for buying all-electric plug-in vehicles as part of a $128 billion program to get seven million such cars on the road by 2018. WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Move over, cash for clunkers. who took part in the event. Updated to attribute projection on “smart-grid&# earnings to FERC Chairman.).

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Top 10 Cash providers for Junk car Removal in Arizona

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Damage – if the car is missing significant parts (e.g., transmission, motor, tires) or it was severely deteriorated or mangled, then you might be ready to junk it. Once you sold your junk car you need to notify your local Department of Motor and Vehicle (DMV) know that you sold, traded, or donated your vehicle. Get offer here 6.

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

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We’re about to enact the “Home Star” and “Building Star” programs—putting people to work on “Cash for Caulkers” retrofits that will make buildings more comfortable and cut owners’ fuel costs. Since vehicles are also part of what we’ve built, with bipartisan support, we will enact a similar program: “Drive Star.”

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Labour's £5,000 sweetener to launch electric car revolution | Environment | The Guardian

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The proposals are part of a £250m strategy, seen by the Guardian, spelling out a revolution in Britains road transport network based on ultra-low carbon vehicles. Of that, 58% of the emissions are caused by motor cars." Car manufacturers are a key part of the strategy: £100m will be available for research to car makers.