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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

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IHS Automotive forecasts global automotive sales for 2015 to reach 88.6 million units, aided with increased auto finance penetration, fast dealership expansion and government vehicle scrappage programs. North America continues to be an impetus to global light vehicle demand levels. million, an increase of 2.4% North America.

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Can green cars solve automotive crisis? The Green Piece

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Since the onset of the global economic crisis most of us have been cutting back to save cash wherever we can. Perhaps the most promising sign for the major car manufacturers in the current climate is that there is serious backing for green cars to succeed. Part of the swing in culture has been a downturn in new car sales.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

In New Zealand’s fight against climate change, e-mobility is a low-hanging fruit, especially given our supply of renewable energy. . Moving to zero emissions vehicles, as the cliche goes, is the low hanging fruit in the fight against climate change. . It’s also worth noting that the global car industry is changing rapidly.