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JATO Dyanmics Finds Overall Light-Duty Vehicle CO2 Improvement of 2.8% from 2008 to 2009, Based on EPA Data

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JATO Dynamics recently analysed US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CO 2 data for 2008-2009, summarizing volume-weighted average CO 2 by make, model and segment. Under this methodology, JATO has identified an overall CO 2 improvement of 2.8%, across all US cars and trucks, within the period 2008-2009. Earlier post.)

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CO2 emissions down from 2008 to 2009

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According to a recent analysis of US Environmental Protection Agency carbon dioxide (CO2) data for 2008-2009, there has been an overall CO2 improvement of 2.8 per cent across all US cars and trucks.

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Ford US sales up 5% in April; SUVs post an April record, hybrid sales down 31%

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Sales are being driven by the best performance for Transit since the vehicle’s launch last year, as well as record April sales of Transit Connect, up 8%. Lincoln retail sales increased 25%, providing Lincoln with its best April retail results since 2008. Mustang sales increased 81%, with 13,144 vehicles sold.

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Ford and Recycled Polymeric Materials (RPM) partner to deliver gaskets and seals made from recycled tires and bio-renewable content

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The sustainable gaskets were first introduced to Ford in 2008, and have now expanded to include 11 vehicles: Ford Escape; Ford F-150; Ford F-250; Ford F-350; Ford Fiesta; Ford Flex; Ford Focus; Ford Mustang; Ford Taurus; Ford Transit Connect; and Lincoln MKS. Cynthia Flanigan, technical leader, Research and Innovation.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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The first new 2010 Ford Taurus sedans were delivered at the end of July, as well as the first Transit Connects. over July 2008. over July 2008. compared to July 2008 results. Jeep Patriot sales increased 134 percent (8,059 units) compared with July 2008. Dodge Avenger sales increased 30% versus July 2008.

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Ford Anticipates 10-25% Of Its Global Fleet to Be Electrified by 2020

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In 2009, Ford sold 4.817 million units worldwide, down from 5.532 million in 2008. Focus, Transit Connect, C-Max, S-Max), the C-sized platform represents more than 2 million units a year. All of that is highly dependent on fuel prices, policies, and customer value propositions, she noted. Nancy Gioia.

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California ARB releases proposed new plan to cut 2030 GHG by 40% v. 1990; more stringent LCFS, more ZEVs

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The first Scoping Plan required by Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) was adopted in 2008. Under that plan, California set in place a range of effective programs to slash greenhouse gases from cars, trucks, fuels, industry and electrical generation. The major elements of the framework proposed in this new Scoping Plan are: SB350.