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Pike Research forecasts surge in investment and growth in advanced biorefineries through 2022

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Pike Research forecasts that biorefineries globally will attract $170 billion in new capital investment between 2012 and 2022, reaching 81 billion gallons per year (BGY) of installed capacity. thermochemical and hybrid conversion pathways are expected to increase over the remainder of the forecast period. Source: Pike Research.

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PwC’s Autofacts forecasts global light vehicle assembly to reach 81.8M units in 2013, up 3.3% from 2012

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Innovation ranging from new investments in lightweight materials, advanced drivetrains and infotainment systems to fresh approaches in engaging customers, will continue to shape the industry. The region is now forecasted to produce nearly 16.2 Capacity in the region is forecasted to grow from 15.4 million units in 2007.

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Pike Research forecasts global biofuels market value to double to $185B by 2021

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Pike forecasts that the global market for biofuels will increase from $82.7 Pike projects that by 2021, the production of biofuels derived from a range of feedstocks will reach 65.7 Governments are expected to retreat from stimulus investment highs, shifting financing. billion in 2011 to $185.3 billion by 2021.

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Deutsche Bank Forecast sees slower transportation electrification and greater gasoline demand near-term; increased confidence in the pace and breadth of long-term shift to efficient transportation systems

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In DB’s Fall 2009 note, they had forecast 12% growth. Current prices have fallen from $650/kWh+ in 2009 to about $450/kWh now, and DB’s forecast is the price to fall at about a 7.5% Around 2015, assuming a $4,500/vehicle subsidy, the payback period starts to fall into a range at which consumers will view the economics favorably.

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PwC industry survey provides check-up on determining factors for EV success

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Global hybrid + EV assembly forecast. The survey addresses a range of topics relevant to the success of plug-in electric drive vehicles, including product design (i.e., This is already a reality as governments around the world have offered billions of dollars in the form of loans, grants, and rebates through various stimulus programs.

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3 Years Of Painful Cuts Sets Oil Markets Up For Serious Supply Crunch

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If spot oil prices suddenly rise, forecasts are revised sharply upwards. When the world is dealing with too much supply, market watchers predict oil prices will stay low for years to come.

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PRTM Analysis Finds Li-ion Battery Overcapacity Estimates Largely Unfounded, with Potential Shortfalls Looming; Total Market Demand in 2020 Will Require 4x Capacity Announced To Date

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Under-investments in cell manufacturing in the US and Europe to date—while offshore investments continue to rise—have wide-ranging consequences in global competitiveness. Moreover, large format cells can also be used in utility applications, which are not included in most market growth forecasts.

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