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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. EPA began collecting industry-wide footprint data in MY 2008. The average footprint within each of the five vehicle types has been relatively stable between MY 2008 and MY 2016.

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GM’s Sales in China Surpass 1.5 Million Units

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from the first 10 months of 2008 and a new record for the period. This was more than double the number sold in October 2008. from October 2008. FAW-GM Light Duty Commercial Vehicle Co. GM has reported 1,713,535 light duty vehicles sold in the US from January-October 2009. This was a rise of 59.8%

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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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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2011 edition of EPA Fuel Economy Trends report shows several advanced powertrain technologies making significant gains

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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% This represents a 5% increase over MY 2009, but MY 2009 truck share was 8% lower than MY 2008. and from 2.6%

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FPL Group and Duke Energy Pledge 10-year, $600M+ Commitment to Transition Fleets to PHEVs and EVs

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Currently, the only near-term options for available PEV supply are sedans, minivans, vans and a few bucket trucks. is a leading energy company with 2008 revenues of more than $16 billion, approximately 39,000 megawatts of generating capacity, and more than 15,000 employees in 27 states and Canada. FPL Group, Inc.

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Chrysler Group US sales up 10% in December, 21% for 2012; FIAT largest gainer

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The Dodge Grand Caravan minivan and sporty Dodge Avenger mid-size sedan each posted double-digit percentage sales increases. Sales of the Grand Caravan were up 19%, the minivan’s second best sales month of 2012. Sales of the Heavy Duty Ram were up 20%, while sales of the Light Duty Ram trucks increased 14%.

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