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US light-duty vehicle sales hit record high of 17.5 million units in 2016

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According to Ward’s Automotive, in calendar year 2016 light vehicle sales reached 17.5 In 2000, there were 17.2 million light vehicles sold, the highest point until 2015. Light vehicle sales have increased for the past seven years. million, breaking the record of 17.4 million set in 2015.

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Tesla signs 2-year, $2.9B order with South Korea’s L&F for high-nickel cathode materials

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The value of the deal is calculated on the basis of L&F’s recent cathode sales price, and may change depending upon fluctuations in lithium pricing. L&F was founded in July 2000 to produce LCD back lighting units. L&F also supplies LG Energy Solutions among other battery makers.

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IHS Markit: GM announcement latest sign that peak gasoline demand from light vehicles has already come and gone

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Demand peaking is due to the impact of rising vehicle fuel economy and emission standards, and as time goes by, from more sales of electric vehicles. When it comes to oil demand from light vehicles, it’s the latest sign that the 2019 peak is permanent. of new car sales in 2020, according to IHS Markit data).

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Ricardo Study Suggests E15 Poses Minimal Risk to MY 1994-2000 Vehicles

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A study by Ricardo for the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) concludes that the adoption of E15 as the blend limit for standard US pump grades of gasoline rather than the current E10 should not adversely affect vehicles manufactured between 1994 and 2000 in terms of their performance and durability based on normal specifications and usage profile.

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Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

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The SMP model calculates 2000?2050 The Ford team updated the SMP model with historical data for 2000, 2005, and 2010, and extended the model to calculate the total CO 2 emissions (tonnes) and the TTW (tank-to-wheel) emission rate (g CO 2 /km) for the new vehicle fleet. They converted from an absolute amount to scale relative to 2000.

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UCS analysis finds Hyundai-Kia with best sales-weighted new vehicle environmental performance in US in 2013

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In its sixth sales-weighted analysis of emissions from 8 major automakers’ 2013 model year vehicles, the Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) latest Automaker Rankings report found that Hyundai-Kia unseated Honda as the “Greenest Automaker.” Click to enlarge. Source: UCS. Click to enlarge. Source: UCS. Click to enlarge. Methodology.

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Audi to quit DTM touring car racing series after this season

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The management board of AUDI AG made this decision also in light of the economic challenges due to the corona pandemic and communicated it to ITR e.V., Off the race track, Audi is planning to generate about 40% of its sales with electric cars and plug-in-hybrids by 2025. the DTM’s umbrella organization, on Monday.

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