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J.D. Power, LMC: new vehicle sales in US slide again, 6th time this year

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decrease from November 2015 on a selling-day adjusted basis, while total new-vehicle sales are expected to drop 3.4% A key driver of vehicle demand during the Thanksgiving weekend is the availability of year-end incentive programs, which improve vehicle affordability. million units in November 2015. in November 2015.

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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

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The Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited who is also a seasoned veteran in the auto industry spanning over four decades, firmly advocates that for India to progress into a developed nation, accessible mobility options are imperative. From 2010-2015, there was a lot of action in the hatchback space. What can he afford?

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Biden quadruples tariffs on Chinese EVs, up from 25% to 100%

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This large tariff has had the effect of excluding most Chinese autos from the US market, as it’s easier to export to countries with lower tariffs first. However, given Chinese EVs are incredibly affordable , even a 25% tariff might have resulted in competitive prices. But even though tariffs hurt the US economy, they are still popular.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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Tariffs on China aren’t the way to win the EV arms race – getting serious on EVs is

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News came out on Friday that President Biden is set to quadruple tariffs on Chinese EVs to protect the US auto industry from the rapid growth of Chinese EV manufacturing. The global auto industry is in a time of flux. 84% in 2015), leapfrogging several early adopter nations.

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ALABC and CPT to introduce 48V LC Super Hybrid demonstrator at Vienna Motor Symposium

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We expect to gain an additional 4-8 percent fuel economy improvement over the 1,450 kg kerb weight, 12-volt LC SuperHybrid, which already achieves 50 mpg imperial (42 mpg US and 5.6 —Nick Pascoe, CPT chief executive. Click to enlarge. Batteries Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Vehicle Systems'

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The Growing Used EV Car Market—and Why You Should Take a Look

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According to a recent article from auto industry blog Jalopnik, in July 2021, used EV cars topped the pre-owned market over combustion and hybrid vehicles, with the three leading models being the Tesla Model 3, the Chevy Bolt, and the Tesla Model S. Used EVs are Leading the Pack. Used EVs: What to Look For.

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