Auto Industry Economy Stimulus 
Green Car Congress
MAY 7, 2009
Bolstered by government stimulus plans, sales of autos in China likely reached a record high of 1.15 Assuming the CAAM figures are borne out by official data, April would be the fifth straight month of growth for the industry. People’s Daily.
Green Car Congress
JULY 18, 2011
“Contributing to the short-term over-capacity issue is that manufacturers rushed to build out capacity ahead of demand to (a) capture stimulus funding and (b) try to drive scale to reduce cost. “In the near-term, we expect to see some consolidation in the battery industry, with a few leaders taking the lead.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 14, 2009
But the most immediate and pervasive risk to the economy is a wholesale collapse of the automotive supply base, Grant Thornton LLP partner Laura Marcero told the Automotive Press Association in Detroit. Meanwhile, adding further downside pressure is that banks in many cases are working to reduce their exposure to the auto industry.
Plugs and Cars
APRIL 24, 2009
At the same time, the value to the economy and environment of a major push for plug-in cars as part of the recovery hasn’t sunk in at the top. And these days a billion dollars is barely a rounding error in the money going to prop up the American auto industry. Chrysler was told to consummate with Fiat quickly or else.
Green Cars News
AUGUST 11, 2009
If you listen to US President Barack Obama it has been a long time coming – his decision to pour $2.4billion of stimulus money to make America a global leader in electric and hybrid car development comes as the country plays catch up to the likes of Japan and even China in the green car race (see article ). “I Who will benefit? Our verdict.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
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Green Cars News
AUGUST 18, 2009
Though the scheme proved so popular that the initial $1billion set aside for it ran out last month, auto sales only rose by 2.4 per cent in July suggesting that American consumers are still nervous about their jobs and the economy. So is this scheme green at all?
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