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Bloomberg Intelligence: US border tax could boost gasoline prices average $0.30/gallon

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If the proposed broad 20% border-adjustment tax were implemented and applied to the energy sector, the result would likely lead to a large increase in gasoline prices and a big premium in domestic oil prices vs. international, according to new analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence. The US imports about 3.8

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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

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With a strong exit to 2014, and gasoline prices currently plunging, consumers may feel even more positive throughout 2015. Light truck sales, especially CUVs, helped motivate demand levels last year and with lower fuel prices expected, should once again dominate growth in 2015. million units. million units. million units.

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EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

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Among the more detailed transportation projections in AEO2014 are: LDVs powered by gasoline remain the dominant vehicle type in the AEO2014 Reference case, retaining a 78% share of new LDV sales in 2040, down from their 82% share in 2012. Pipeline exports of natural gas to Mexico grow by 6% per year, from 0.6 Tcf in 2012 to 3.1

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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As part of the solution framework, the Israeli government will provide tax incentives to customers, Renault will supply the electric vehicles, and Project Better Place will construct and operate an Electric Recharge Grid across the entire country. Project Better Place plans to deploy a massive network of battery charging spots. SZ (1) 6753.T

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