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Polk forecasts global new vehicle auto sales to reach 77.7M in 2012, up 6.7%; expects China sales to grow 16% while US sales recovery slows

Green Car Congress

Polk expects light-duty vehicle sales in the US to grow at a moderate pace, with a 7.3% Austerity plans will prevent governments in Europe from boosting 2012 sales through scrappage programs and other incentives offered in previous years. Source: Polk. Click to enlarge. increase in the region this year to 13.7 Brands in the US.

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UMTRI study finds US and China could turnover more than 90% of LDV fleet to alternative powertrains by 2050 under very aggressive penetration scenarios

Green Car Congress

very aggressive model of penetration; Establish vehicles-in-use, scrappage, and sales estimates for vehicles in the fleet using the old technology/fuels and vehicles using the alternative powertrains/fuels; and. Motors; Honda R&D Americas; Nissan Technical Center North America; and Toyota.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part of reducing emissions from transport. The technology is ready and available to make this transition in the light vehicle fleet. Scrappage schemes. Principle . FBT, depreciation); and. Drive Electric members’ views.

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