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Actual vehicle MPG improvement has stagnated since 2008

Green Car Reports

Though vehicles for sale today are more efficient than they've ever been, the average fuel economy of America's operating fleet has remained relatively stagnant since George W. Researcher Michael Sivak, writing at Green Car Congress, puts the focus on the miles driven by registered vehicles in the United States.

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Hot Tub Time Machine WayBack Wednesday – Reposted Word-for-Word from June 25 of 2008

Creative Greenius

Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Right now, here in 2008 the cat is on the roof for global warming. said Dr. Hansen this same week testifying to Congress and that’s not all he said. So far GM, Toyota, Nissan, VW, Mitsubishi, have all announced plug in vehicles they will have for sale in 2010. ” “What!? I understand.

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Toshiba making SCiB battery business an independent unit; higher energy density batteries with titanium niobium oxide anodes for EVs

Green Car Congress

Toshiba has manufactured and sold SCiB, the lithium-ion rechargeable battery that features high security, long life, low-temperature operation and rapid charging since March 2008. By promoting expansion of business opportunities Toshiba aims for sales of ¥400 billion (US$3.6 billion) in 2030.

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IHS Markit: average age of cars and light trucks in US rises again in 2019 to 11.8 years

Green Car Congress

From 2008-2013, however, the increase was 12.2%. The shift among various age categories continues to be a closely-monitored measure, as it is important to those who manage inventories of required parts and plan for sales and service activity accordingly. From 2002-2007, the average age of light vehicles in the US increased by 3.5%.

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Volkswagen to offer refreshed Tiguan with new plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe

Green Car Congress

This versatile vehicle is available for sale in 80% of countries in the world and is the most successful SUV on the market in Europe. In 2008, Volkswagen manufactured more than 150,000 units, making it the most successful SUV in Germany. This makes the Tiguan the best-selling car in the Volkswagen brand and Group.

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Fuji Electric releases newly designed DC Quick Charging Station

Green Car Congress

The release will be the fourth generation DC Quick Charger for the power electronics manufacturer, having launched the first model overseas in 2008 before entering North America’s EV market in March 2012. The new model will be available for sale in North America in February 2013.

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BYD launches 3 new electric vehicles at the Paris Motor Show

Green Car Congress

In 2008, BYD launched the world’s first mass-produced plug-in hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show. BYD has ranked as number one for sales of new energy vehicles in China for 9 consecutive years. The green dream has long been a priority for BYD and is the vision for the future. Global leader in new energy vehicles.

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