Green Car Congress
MAY 13, 2011
Prius α S Click to enlarge. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has launched the Prius α (Prius alpha) in Japan. Derived from the third-generation Prius hybrid, the α offers an interior allowing multiple seat arrangements. Prius α powertrain. Earlier post.). 1,797 cc (2ZR-FXE). Engine power.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 7, 2009
Releasing its earnings for the quarter ending 31 December 2008, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) forecast a total operating loss of ¥450 billion (US$4.9 million units, a further decrease of 220 thousand units from TMC’s revised forecast in December 2008. billion), with a net loss of ¥350 billion (US$3.8 billion (US$24.3 trillion yen.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 1, 2011
In DB’s Fall 2009 note, they had forecast 12% growth. Increasing political animus towards the ethanol tax credit, which was “ begrudgingly renewed for one year in the lame-duck tax bill.” The Toyota Prius became the biggest selling car in Japan in 2009, and has remained in that position throughout 2010.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 24, 2016
A paper by a team from the University of Chicago and MIT suggests that technology-driven cost reductions in fossil fuels will lead to the continued use of fossil fuels—oil, gas, and coal—unless governments pass new taxes on carbon emissions. We need both a policy like a carbon tax and to put more R&D money into renewables.
EV Adoption
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
As you will see in a minute, with the passing of a year and perhaps becoming a bit wiser, I’ve reduced my forecasts a fair amount for various models (although I’m comparing US and Canada to just a new US-only forecast). Before diving in to forecasting GM’s future sales, let’s take a look at historical sales.
Green Cars News
AUGUST 4, 2009
After US giant Ford recorded its first increase in sales for almost two years, BMW announced it had made a net profit of 121million euros in the first three months from April to June - well above industry forecasts. Toyota’s Prius became the top-selling car in Japan in the months of May and June.
EV Adoption
MAY 8, 2021
To complete the analysis required identifying or forecasting several data points and models, including: Forecasting EV (BEV and PHEV) sales out to 2030. Researching historical and forecasting the future number of total vehicle sales, the number of vehicles on operation, and number that go out of operation each year.
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