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IHS Markit: better-than-expected growth in global automotive semiconductor revenue in 2020; bolstered by uptake in EVs

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Two factors are driving the recovery, notably low automotive inventory that will result in new car growth next year, combined with stimulus packages designed to benefit the ailing car sector while favoring the switch to electric and hybrid cars, which are typically more expensive than equivalent internal combustion-driven models.

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Volvo to Introduce Proprietary Medium-Duty Engine in 2010

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The focus of the next few years will be directed more toward enhancing internal efficiency, for example, by taking advantage of synergies. The market for heavy-duty trucks in Europe and North America has plunged about 60% from its peak in 2006. Volvo, like other vehicle manufacturers has been hammered by the downturn. Leif Johansson.

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Ford Starts EV Test Drives

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Bernd Meier, a spokesman for Ford in Cologne, said the study is the automaker’s first in mainland Europe. Local utility RheinEnergie AG will supply vehicle-charging stations for the test, which is being financed by the German government’s economic-stimulus package, Dudenhoeffer said. Ford, the first U.S.

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Volvo unveils medium heavy engine

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Placing the focus for his company on internal efficiency, Volvo CEO Leif Johansson announced that the Group has developed its own medium heavy engine that will be used in trucks and buses from 2010. It will concentrate on internal efficiency going forward, such as by developing its own synergies.

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

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At the recent International Biomass Conference and Expo in Portland Oregon, Edward Einowski, a partner in the law firm Stoel Rives and an expert on biomass project financing, provided an overview of today’s financial situation: “ There has been a tremendous push towards quality ” said Einowski. Earlier post.). Financing challenges.

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2020 Top 10 Countries in the Global EV Revolution

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Some numbers and percentages in Europe may look different from what you see elsewhere, because I’ve added light-commercial vehicle sales to numerator and denominator, to make the comparison with other regions equitable. Europe has an unprecedented 8 out of our Top 10 spots. Israel is nowhere near the Top 10, but I just wanted to brag).

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