Brazil’s Petrobras (PBR 13.39) crushed by the weight of the US Dollar. Real plummets near 2.5 to Dollar. Our currency and future problem. – EV News Report (10-2-14)

Nissan US LEAF sales in September totaled 2,881 units, up from 1,953 last year. In the grand scheme of things, these are small numbers. – EV News Report (10-1-14)

Exxon’s “friend” Rosneft says its arctic resource base estimate is 87 billion barrels. Rising Dollar, Fed history and sanctions spur Russia. – EV News Report (9-27-14)

Gross exit from PIMCO marks end of bond era. US Q2 GDP revised up to 4.6% from 4.2%. Nike stock (NKE) races up over 10% on healthy economy! – EV News Report (9-26-14)

Nissan sold 1,200 LEAFs in Europe (August). Russia should not be too concerned about oil demand with that number. – EV News Report (9-8-14)

Treasury note/bond yields rise, despite low August jobs number (142K). Traders question the accuracy of the jobs number. August revision? – EV News Report (9-5-14)

ECB stimulus news sends Euro tumbling, 1.2927 to Dollar, down 1.7%. Euro hit new 52 week low of 1.2920. – EV News Report (9-4-14)

4 pm in Carson City, Nevada, tomorrow, Tesla / Nevada Governor news announcement. Congrats Nevada on your announcement of the major news?!?! – EV News Report (9-3-14)

August Nissan LEAF sales in the US were 3,186. Total Nissan US August sales up 11.5%, 134,388 units (wow). Oil continues to swamp electric. – EV News Report (9-3-14)

International Business Times reported: Tesla stock (TSLA) price target of $400 at Stifel Nicolaus (analyst ups 2017 EPS estimate to $8.28). – EV News Report (9-2-14)

Europe must focus on renewables, EVs and battery tech. Say no to energy blackmail. Trust the market to adapt. – EV News Report (8-31-14)

Platts reported: China gasoline demand rose 8.6% in July over July 2013 to 8.51 million mt. Year-to-date China gasoline demand is up 10%. – EV News Report (8-31-14)

Goldman sees Euro at parity to US Dollar by late 2017. Goldman sees the Fed moving US rates higher in 2015. – EV News Report (8-30-14)

India reported GDP +5.7% in Q2. India is the world’s 4th largest oil consumer. India imports approximately 4 m/bd of oil. – EV News Report (8-29-14)

Bloomberg reported: Tesla deal with China United Network Communications 400 charging points in 120 Chinese cities. 20 Superchargers as well. – EV News Report (8-29-14)

Edmunds.com predicts 1,511,438 new domestic car and truck sales in August. Economy continues to rev up. Batteries needed! – EV News Report (8-28-14)

Ukraine crisis should push EV movement up the political ladder. Low interest rates will not last forever. The green door is wide open! – EV News Report (8-28-14)