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Li-ion maker Boston-Power adds $30M in funding; China expansion

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The investment follows Boston-Power’s September 2011 announcement of $125 million in growth capital and Chinese government stimulus programs ( earlier post )—comprising a combination of grants, low-interest loans and related financial and tax incentives&madsh;and is being used to scale manufacturing, research and development, and business development (..)

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China Forecast to Produce 12M Vehicles This year

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Chinese domestic auto makers were expected to produce and sell more than 8 million units of vehicles in first eight months this year respectively, said Chen Bin, director of the Department of Industry under the NDRC. In January, China cut the purchase tax on passenger cars to 5% for models with engine displacements of less than 1.6

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Beijing Wont Restrict Auto Purchases to Deal With Growing Congestion

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A separate report from the Ministry of Public Security said that almost 200 million Chinese can drive a vehicle—about 15% of the 1.3 About 19 million Chinese obtained a driving license in 2009. There are 66.1 automobiles for every 100 households in Beijing, taking the lead across the country. billion population. A total 16.7

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Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power announces $125M in new financing; focus on and support from China

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The growth capital and Chinese government incentives will be used predominantly to scale manufacturing, research and development, and business development activities in China for the company’s energy storage technology and products. Boston-Power, Inc., GSR Ventures has offices in Beijing and Silicon Valley.

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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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Key developments in the transportation sector that they note include: Positive for gasoline demand: Strong Chinese car growth in 2010, particularly in the first half of the year, with vehicle sales up 30% year-on-year (YoY) through the first eleven months of 2010. In DB’s Fall 2009 note, they had forecast 12% growth.

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Boston-Power to supply Li-ion battery systems to Beijing Electric Vehicle Company for EVs, starting with Saab 9-5 based C70

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The Chinese government is putting incentives in place to have the market grow. The growth capital and Chinese government incentives are being used to scale manufacturing, research and development, and business development activities in China. Multiple redundant safety features including CIDs, redundant vents, aluminum can.

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Tesla stock: Morgan Stanley pumps the brakes and lowers PT ahead of earnings

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especially, Tesla is adjusting the narratives that surround some of its vehicles and their eligibility for EV tax credits. Two Model 3 configurations lost the tax credit, and as it is one of the best-selling EVs in Tesla’s lineup, it is not a positive, although the car is still affordable.