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Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers; $1.2B order covers 45 EV models

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of the projected US electric vehicle production through the end of 2023 and was designed to fit into the forecast production envelopes of each automaker. of the projected US electric vehicle production through the end of 2023 and was designed to fit into the forecast production envelopes of each automaker. Telematics: Fully connected.

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IDTechEX sees battery swapping as winner in 2- and 3-wheeler markets of Asia-Pacific

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In a new report, “ Battery Swapping for Electric Vehicles 2022-2032: Technology, Players and Forecasts ”, market research firm IDTechEx concludes that battery-swapping technology currently appears to be a winner in the two- and three-wheeler markets of the Asia-Pacific regions.

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ABI Research forecasts 400M people to rely on robotic car sharing by 2030

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ABI Research forecasts that 400 million people will rely on robotic car sharing by 2030. Why go through the expense of purchasing a car, and then regular insurance and maintenance fees, when we can all embrace the new car sharing economy? —Dominique Bonte, Managing Director and Vice President at ABI Research.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Navigant’s analysis indicates that only buyers in California and Oregon will purchase sufficient numbers of vehicles in order to meet the ZEV requirement in 2018 and 2019. First, there are more products available for purchase with new entrants ready to boost the market profile. Electric (Battery) Forecasts Plug-ins'

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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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Compared to last year’s release, calculations consider the increasing share of battery production in Europe and use the forecast of energy supply in the period 2022‑2037. Furthermore, the vehicle maintenance model has been improved and among other points, now considers urea usage for diesel-powertrains.

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A.T. Kearney study projects US auto sales volumes will trend back to historical levels by 2013; forecasts 13.2 million new units sold in 2011 and 16 million in 2013

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Kearney forecasts 13.2 Behind the forecast, four key macroeconomic factors were measured. The forecast’s wild card is Japan, where in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami, parts shortages will impact 2011 US. A newly released study by A.T. million new autos will be sold in the US this year. consumer confidence.

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IHS Markit: average age of cars and light trucks in US rises to 12.1 years

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The increase in average age will further drive vehicle maintenance opportunities from an increasingly aged vehicle fleet. million according to current forecasts, which can be expected to mute average age growth. New research from IHS Markit shows that the average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the US has risen to 12.1

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