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

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China will lead the sector’s volume growth, with particular strength in SUVs, though IHS expects the market to slow from 2014. million units, aided with increased auto finance penetration, fast dealership expansion and government vehicle scrappage programs. The year preliminarily closed with 5.34

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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New and used vehicle importers, fleet companies, the electricity sector, other supporting industries and consumers need certainty about government climate and transport policy over the long-term. Moving to zero emissions vehicles, as the cliche goes, is the low hanging fruit in New Zealand’s fight against climate change.

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Manitoba Vehicle Standards Advisory Board Recommends Adopting California GHG Vehicle Standards and Supporting Complementary Programs

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The stock of passenger cars has remained relatively flat, while light trucks (including small vans and SUVs) have increased by 88%. The Vehicle Standards Advisory Board was formed as a condition under the Climate Change and Emissions Reduction Act. Tags: Canada Climate Change Emissions Policy.

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