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Continental Mobility Study 2020 finds many people still have doubts about EVs

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All five countries offer purchase premiums for electric vehicles, for example. In Germany, these have been increased as part of the stimulus package to alleviate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy; in China, the premiums that were set to expire have also been extended.

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China Car Sales Likely Hit New Record in April

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Bolstered by government stimulus plans, sales of autos in China likely reached a record high of 1.15 China unveiled a support package for the auto industry early this year, cutting purchase taxes for cars with small engine capacities and providing subsidies to rural purchasers. People’s Daily.

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Volvo to Introduce Proprietary Medium-Duty Engine in 2010

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By having a global technology platform in place, the Volvo Group will be able to generate economies of scale in research and development as well as purchasing and production. In the future, the emissions laws from the various major markets—e.g., The MD engine project is a result of the Nissan Diesel acquisition ( earlier post ).

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

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ACORE is an organization of member companies and institutions that are dedicated to moving renewable energy into the mainstream of America’s economy. As another panelist pointed out, “ The New York Times is well-equipped to write the article about how Stimulus Funds have been wasted ”. Billion vs. $28.3 Billion in 2008). Neil Auerbach.

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Volvo unveils medium heavy engine

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In the future, emission laws from the various countries will become more harmonised and with a global technology platform in place, it is hoped that the Volvo Group will be able to generate economies of scale in research and development, as well as purchasing and production.

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Profile: Farmers Ethanol: Focusing on Sustainable Corn Ethanol Production and a Triple Bottom Line

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On 18 March, Marketwatch reported that Valero purchased selected assets of corn ethanol suppliers for $477 million. It is believed Valero purchased the plants at 30% of their original construction cost. (In The beef cattle will be purchased from local suppliers and arrive at 600 lbs.—they’ll Animal operations. Help the people.