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Study finds global oil demand likely to grow despite pandemic, climate policies

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Despite relatively aggressive government policies aimed at reducing oil demand, such as within green stimulus packages enacted in several countries during the pandemic, global oil demand may not peak before 2030. The scenario analysis highlights the possibility that global light-duty-vehicle passenger oil demand may peak by 2025 or earlier.

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GM China Sales Rise 38.0% in 1H09 to 814,442 Units

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General Motors China and its joint ventures sold 814,442 vehicles in China in the first half of 2009. It was a first half record for both GM China and global automakers in China. China’s vehicle market continued to outpace most expectations for growth. GM China Group President and Managing Director Kevin Wale.

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IHS Markit: global auto sales to drop 22% this year

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In recent weeks, Mainland China is seeing some recovery, while much of the rest of the world remains in lockdown. The IHS Markit forecast for Greater China sales in 2020 sees volume at 21.4 Europe will see mixed recovery cycles, as a result of local restrictions and varied economic support and stimulus. million units.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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The stimulus package is designed to address the recession and in the short term people were anxiously awaiting two key components of the plan: clarification on the details behind “ grants in lieu of tax credits ” and awards of loan guarantees by the DOE from section 1705. China continues to defy easy classification. Billion vs. $28.3

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2020 Top 10 Countries in the Global EV Revolution

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Welcome to the 7th Annual Top 10 EV Countries list — my own very personal version of March Madness! China is already docked 1 long-time point for its leading role in the ongoing criminal abuse of cobalt miners in the DRC. But China, by far the world’s largest EV builder and buyer, also managed to recover decently.

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How NI plans to innovate in the EV test and measurement industry and unlock the power of data

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For example, very high-voltage stimulus and measurement—those products have been around for decades in other smaller industries, like the electric grid or certain aerospace testing applications. And, personally, I’m almost 10 years into owning EVs. So bringing those technologies together was important.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. Last fall Berkshire Hathaway bought 10% of BYD for $230 million.

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