Business Press Release – Weekly Newsletter for September 1-6, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Frost & Sullivan: Electric Vehicles Fuelling Demand for Battery Technology and Supply
LONDON, August 30, 2010 – The batteries used to propel electric vehicles (EVs) can be derived from
one of several chemistries, including lead acid, nickel metal hydride (NiMH)
and lithium-ion (Li-ion). The rapidly developing and evolving market for EVs
is boosting demand for new battery technologies and greater supply. The EV
industry has developed quickly, after decades of [...]
Central Bank of Kenya Sees Growth in Private Sector Demand for Credit
DUBAI, UAE, August 30, 2010 – In its Monthly Economic Review for May, the Central Bank of
Kenya (CBK) indicated that credit to the private sector rose to Sh787.9
billion from Sh671.9 billion in a similar period last year. According to the
report, trade, private households, and transport were the leading borrowers.
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MarketsandMarkets: Post Crisis Changes in Mortgage Lending in U.S. – Forecast & Analysis, 2010-2015
DALLAS, August 30, 2010 – The U.S. has the world's largest mortgage market, a country with an
outstanding mortgage-to-GDP ratio above 100% in 2009 despite being worst
affected by recent financial crisis. The report 'Post Crisis Changes in
Mortgage Lending in U.S. – Forecast & Analysis, 2010-2015' is a market
research study which underlines the recent changes in [...]
8000inc (EIGH.pk) Announces $2M USD Performance in 6 Month Group Review
Year to June 2010, $985K USD Retained Profit, $2.1M USD Shareholder Equity, 6000 Brand8000 Items Dispatched
MANASSAS, Virginia, August 30, 2010 – From the Company's formal launch in October 2009, an interim review of
subsidiary performance and the Company's stock, has revealed that the first
six months figures for 2010 show a retained profit of $985,000.00, USD,
shareholder [...]
Ukraine Offers Germany Partnership in the Reconstruction of the Ukrainian Gas Transit System
KYIV, Ukraine, August 30, 2010 – Today the President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych offered
Angela Merkel, the German Federal Chancellor, that Germany takes part in the
reconstruction of Ukraine's gas transit system.
"We see Germany as a future partner in the reconstruction of
the Ukrainian GTS and I have put forward today the relevant [...]
Middle East Air Traffic Sees De-congestion
DUBAI, UAE, September 1, 2010 – According to the International Air Transport Association
(IATA), Middle Eastern airlines saw an increase in demand of passengers by
16.8 percent in July year-on-year, and by 19.4 percent over the first seven
months of the year. The Middle East has seen phenomenal growth of air traffic
due to increasing levels of traffic [...]
Stringent Government Regulations and Emission Norms Drive the Global LPG/CNG Vehicles Market, Finds Frost & Sullivan
LONDON, August 31, 2010 – Stringent carbon dioxide (CO2) emission norms, government regulations,
and ecological standards will be the key drivers for the growth of liquefied
petroleum gas/compressed natural gas (LPG/CNG) vehicles in developed
countries, particularly in the European Union (EU). On the one hand, CNG
vehicles are expected to experience significant growth in the coming years in
Europe. [...]
Photovoltaic Markets Surge to Forefront Amidst Efforts to Locate Viable Renewable Energy Sources, Notes Frost & Sullivan
LONDON, September 2, 2010 – Rising concerns about the need to reduce CO2 emissions and increase the
use of renewable energy sources worldwide will stimulate the global
photovoltaic market. Feed-in tariffs and politically backed targets boosting
renewable energy use will provide further impetus to the photovoltaic market.
This, in turn, will have a positive ripple effect on the [...]
Connect by Hertz Becomes Only Car Sharing Club to Sign Fleet Partnership With Fiat
Connect by Hertz Introduces Alfa Romeo MiTo Sports Car to Car Sharing Club Fleet Along With More Fiat 500s to Meet Growing Demand
UXBRIDGE, England, September 2, 2010 – Connect by Hertz, The Hertz Corporation's (NYSE: HTZ) global
car sharing club, today announced its exclusive partnership with Fiat to
introduce the iconic Alfa Romeo MiTo and add [...]
First Global Congress for Maritime Environmental Protection “gmec” in Hamburg: Europe’s Green Capital 2011 Combines Economy and Ecology
HAMBURG, Germany, September 2, 2010 – The North German city of Hamburg has been awarded the title "European
Green Capital 2011" by the European Commission. Currently this port city is
giving an insight of how to combine sustainability with successful trading:
at the global maritime environmental congress (gmec), taking place on the 7th
and 8th of September 2010.
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Hotels.com Guest Reviews Reveal Increase in Airport Hotel Popularity
Hotels.com Has Revealed an Increase in Approval Ratings for Airport Hotels
DALLAS, September 2, 2010 – According to guest reviews collated by the accommodation
provider, staying at an airport has gone from bleak to chic with the
introduction of luxe amenities and convenient time and money saving services
that rival more expensive city-centered hotels. It's a fact that [...]