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The combined average age of all light vehicles on the road in the US has climbed slightly to 11.5 Registrations for light VIO in the US also reached a record level of 257,900,000—an increase of more than 5.3 Scrappage is defined by a vehicle being taken out of the fleet and no longer in use. percent of the fleet.

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The proposal also includes the already established EU fleet wide targets for 2020/2021 of 95 g CO 2 /km for passenger cars and 147 g CO 2 /km for light commercial vehicles, both of which are based on the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) test procedure.

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

million in 2008. Light-duty NGVs are not readily available in North America and parts of Asia, and are, in many cases, completely unavailable to private owners, the report notes. Conversely, in Pakistan, Argentina, Brazil, Iran, and India—the top five markets for NGVs—there are a variety of light-duty NGVs available.

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Reported hybrid sales by month. In the aftermath of the summer sales boom fueled by the US Cash for Clunkers program, September 2009 light duty vehicles sales dropped back to pre-incentive lows. With 745,997 cars and light duty trucks sold in September, according to Autodata, sales were down 22.7%

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MAY 1, 2009

Reported US sales of light-duty vehicles in April dropped 34.4% Sales of passenger cars dropped 34.2% to 432,939 units, while sales of light trucks dropped 34.5% April 2008 and April 2008 both had 26 selling days. million SAAR in April 2008. million SAAR in April 2008. US LDV SAAR.

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The planned CO 2 standards will complement the Government’s carbon price scheme and help to reduce carbon emissions from light vehicles. Transport produces around 15% of Australia’s CO 2 emissions; light-duty vehicles contribute 64% of Australia’s transport emissions, and 9–10% of total emissions. per year over the 2008–2020 period.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Market share of reported hybrid sales in the US. Buoyed by the extension of the US Cash for Clunkers (CARS) program, as well as the availability of more hybrid models on the market, reported sales of hybrids in the US jumped 48.6% Reported hybrid sales represented 3.07% of new vehicle sales in August. Click to enlarge.

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Average monthly and model year fleet-wide achieved CAFE performance levels (light purple) versus NHTSA projected achieved CAFE levels (blue) for model years 2008 through 2016. Additionally, they found, achieved CAFE performance has consistently increased annually from model year 2008 through model year 2013. mpg US (5.84

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Worldwide light-duty vehicle production. Production of light-duty passenger vehicles (cars and light trucks) rose from 74.4 Global sales of passenger vehicles increased from 75.4 The major driver of increased production and sales are the emerging economies, especially China. million EVs and a fleet of 3.5

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More than 35,000 fuel cell systems were shipped in 2013, an increase of more than 26% over 2012 and 400% more than 2008. In 2013, worldwide fuel cell industry sales surpassed $1 billion for the first time, reaching $1.3

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JUNE 3, 2009

Total sales of light-duty vehicles in the US decreased 33.7% Sales of passenger cars declined 38.6% to 488,045 units; sales of light trucks declined 27.2% The car:truck ratio for new vehicle sales for the month was 52.7:47.3. OEM-reported sales of hybrids in the month dropped 28.5% New vehicle SAAR.

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

Under the proposed standards, the average GHG emission performance of the 2016 Canadian fleet of new cars and light trucks would match the average level of 155 g CO 2 /km (250 gCO 2 /mile) that has been projected for the US. A company’s unique fleet average standard would be determined based on the size (i.e. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 7, 2010

Top: Reported sales of US hybrids in 2009 resulted in a 2.8% Bottom right: Unit sales of hybrid and non-hybrid vehicles. Reported sales of hybrids in the US rose 42% in December 2009 year-on-year to 25,167 units; sales for the year decreased 7.5% Overall, light duty vehicle sales rose 15.1% of all GS sales.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Sales of light-duty vehicles (LDV) in the US continued their descent in January, dropping 37.1% million—a 38% drop compared to the January 2008 SAAR of 15.37 million—a 38% drop compared to the January 2008 SAAR of 15.37 Actual sales in 2008 were 13.2 Year-on-year sales of passenger cars dropped 36.3%

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AUGUST 4, 2009

Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% Passenger car sales dropped 10.6% to 554, 527 units, while light truck sales dropped 14.1% Hybrids had an especially good month, with reported sales jumping 31.8% General Motors.

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MARCH 5, 2009

SAAR Feb 2008 to Feb 2009. Light-duty vehicle sales in the US in February plunged 41.4% Passenger car sales were down 38.4% year-on-year, light truck sales were down 44.1%. Passenger car sales were down 38.4% year-on-year, light truck sales were down 44.1%. Data: Autodata. year-on-year.

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APRIL 1, 2009

Sales of light-duty vehicles in the US dropped 36.8% Sales of passenger cars dropped 34.6% to 444,892 units, while sales of light-duty trucks dropped 39.0% March 2009 had 25 sales days compared to 26 in March 2008; all figures here reflect changes in actual volume, rather than adjusted day selling rate.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

Duke Energy and FPL Group will begin this transition in the coming years with the goal that 100% of all new fleet vehicles will be plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) by 2020. Through its subsidiaries, FPL Group collectively operates the third-largest US nuclear power generation fleet.

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Other highlights of the latest Trends report include: Light truck market share decreased in MY 2012, but continues to be variable. Light trucks (pickups, minivans/vans, and truck SUVs), accounted for 36% of all light-duty vehicle production in MY 2012, the second lowest level since 1993. mpg, or 22%. Click to enlarge.

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This sector represents an increased area of opportunity due to the Advanced Clean Trucks standard that was adopted by the Air Resources Board in July 2020, which will increase the sale of zero-emission trucks in coming years. lower than 2008 and 2003, respectively. This is plausibly due to bus fleets becoming cleaner or electrified.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Illustration of light-duty vehicle sales share by emission certification level projected to be required to meet. The existing LEV II program regulates emissions from new light-duty vehicles, including include all passenger cars, light trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. proposed NMOG+NO x standards in new LEV III.

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Light duty vehicle characteristics for seven model years. Conventional gasoline vehicles continue to account for more than 95% of all light-duty vehicles. Light-duty diesel are seen dropping share slightly to 0.6% Click to enlarge. In terms of market share, gasoline direct injection doubled in MY 2010 (from 4.2% and from 2.6%

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The United States used significantly less coal and petroleum in 2009 than in 2008, and significantly more wind power. Distributed electricity represents only retail electricity sales and does not include self-generation. quadrillion BTUs in 2008. 51 in 2008. The information is based on DOE/EIA-0384(2009), August 2010.

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Deployment of electric vehicles is required under the ZEV mandates that exist in California and various other states (requiring electrification in 15% of new light-duty vehicle sales by 2025, which equates to about 4% of new light-duty vehicle sales nationwide).

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

NRC projections of number of PHEVs in the US light-duty fleet. Costs of light-duty plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are high—largely due to their lithium-ion batteries—and unlikely to drastically decrease in the near future, according to a new report from the National Research Council (NRC). Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

in 2008 to 44.9% Average engine size and power decreased, with the average displacement dropping to 1,626 cm 3 from 1,706 cm 3 in 2008, and average power dropping to 82 kW from 86 kW in 2008. lower than in 2008, and 9.5% less than in 2008 and 9.5% less light commercial vehicles and 66.4% Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 19, 2009

of total natural gas sales within Europe in 2008 (517 billion Nm 3 , according to figures provided by Eurogas). NGVA Europe puts the total number of natural-gas fueled vehicles (light-, medium-, and heavy-duty) at 1,039,325, with light duty cars and commercial vehicles accounting for 76% (793,857). billion Nm 3 ).

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OCTOBER 19, 2009

million in 2008. between 2008 and 2015. Despite growth of the market as a whole, the US NGV market is expected to remain dominated by fleet sales to government and commercial customers (89% of sales in 2015). Pike expects the CAGR for US NGV sales to be 17.7% Pike expects the CAGR for US NGV sales to be 17.7%

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According to the report, “On the Road Toward 2050: Potential for Substantial Reductions in Light-Duty Vehicle Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions,” each element is separately important, but must collectively be pursued aggressively to achieve necessary emissions reductions. —“On the Road Toward 2050” Click to enlarge.

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Light duty vehicles represented 60% of CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion in domestic transportation sources, while medium- and heavy-duty trucks accounted for 23%, commercial aircraft 7%, and other sources 11%. CO 2 emissions from passenger cars and light-duty trucks peaked at 1,181.2 MMT CO 2 Eq.

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MARCH 5, 2013

Worldwide, light-duty vehicle (LDV) fuel economy is not improving fast enough to cut average fuel use by 50% for all new cars by 2030, according to a working paper issued by the Global Fuel Economy Initiative ( GFEI ). per year between 2005 and 2008. per year between 2005 and 2008. Source: GFEI. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (32.7

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In August 2018, EPA and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards. Earlier post.). California.

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The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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This is roughly a 34% increase over total shipments in 2011 and a 321% increase over total shipments in 2008. The stationary sector continues to drive overall shipment growth, increasing from about 2,000 shipments in 2008 to about 25,000 shipments in 2012. Light duty vehicles. For example, San Diego has installed 2.4

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Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Narrow headlights leading to a longer hood, new vertical tail lights and 10-spoke 18-inch black wheels differentiate the e:FCEV. Inside not much changes The CR-V e:FCEV comes in one trim level—Touring.

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While compressed natural gas (CNG) will play a role, particularly for high-mileage fleets, the report suggests that the chemical conversion of gas into some form of liquid fuel may be the best pathway to significant market penetration. MIT: leaning toward conversion for light-duty vehicles. Tcf/year, equivalent to 1.3

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From October 2007 to April 2009, the average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles improved from 20.2 During the same period, the volume of sales plummeted. This ended when gasoline prices declined in late 2008. mpg US (11.6 L/100km) in October 2007 to 21.3 mpg (11 L/100km) in April 2009. Sivak and Schoettle.

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