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Pike Research forecasts worldwide grid energy storage spending to reach $22B by 2021, down from 2010 forecast of $35B

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2010 vs 2011 forecasts. Pike made four major changes in the methodology it uses to forecast the value of the ESG market since the 2010 forecast (ESG-10): The load following application has been moved to the ancillary services market forecast, which is included in a separate report on that subject.

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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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” Their analysis is in the context of the “ surprising [oil] demand strength of 2010 “; 2010 saw absolute incremental demand at around 2.2mb/d of growth—the second highest in 30 years, despite oil prices in the $90/bbl region. Click to enlarge. In DB’s Fall 2009 note, they had forecast 12% growth.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

worldwide in the first quarter of 2010, according to a study by the. Yet in the United States and China, automakers’ caution, weak price. Despite a surge in interest, electric cars may remain niche products in the world’s two largest auto markets. posted May 10, 2010 at 9:49 am EDT. percent of $1.9

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Plug-in cars: Moving Forward

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I write a column for the Electric Auto Association newsletter, Current EVents. Nissan appears intent on opening up a market for mid-price range electric cars within two years. GM may be in bankruptcy but remains unwavering in its commitment to have the Volt in some showrooms by November 2010. Here's my June column.

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Honda May Develop Plug-In as Obama Alters U.S. Policy (Update2) - Bloomberg.com

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policy shifts to favor battery-powered autos. Tokyo-based Honda plansstarting producing the vehicles in late 2010. “We Tax Credits Instead, Obama backed tax credits of as much as $7,500 inthe stimulus package approved in February for buyers of plug-incars. Oil prices are going to go up. millionthis year from $211.9

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Smart Meters and Electric Cars

Revenge of the Electric Car

Automakers unveiled more than a dozen production-ready, plug-in electric and hybrid electric vehicles at the Detroit auto show earlier this month, many of which will be on dealership lots between 2010 and 2012. So instead, Edison and auto manufacturers are turning to “smart metering&# technologies.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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is hoping to launch the Volt in late 2010 with a price tag of about $40,000. ’s expertise on the auto industry in general, we are concerned that in its understanding of future pathways, it offers a flawed analysis and predictions based on business-as-usual,&# notes a posting on the California Car Initiative’s Web site.

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