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Report: Chrysler to Show Prototype Electric Fiat 500 at Detroit Auto Show

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The Detroit Free Press reports that Chrysler will display a battery-electric version of the Fiat 500 at the upcoming North American International Auto Show. No decision has been made whether the car will be offered for sale in the US, according to the report. The electric 500 from Alelion and Autoadapt. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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

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This represents one of the highest annual increases the US auto industry has seen since IHS Markit began tracking VIO growth—second only to the 2.3% While the decrease in light vehicles 12-15 years of age looks alarming, it relates to the drop in sales due to the recession. million (2.2%) since 2018. growth in 2016.

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Volkswagen Group appoints new heads of Global R&D, Group Design, Group Product and Modular Toolkit Strategy

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He was appointed Executive Vice-President of Production at SEAT in 2002, becoming Deputy President of the brand in 2009, and was subsequently named Group Chief Officer for the Environment, Energy and New Business Areas in 2012. Fred Kappler will assume responsibility for Group Sales.

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California ARB posts final modifications for ZEV rule on fast refueling/battery exchange for public comment

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At the 24 October 2013 public hearing, ARB approved for adoption proposed amendments to the ZEV rule, which requires auto manufacturers to develop and commercialize ZEV (e.g., Background. plug-in hybrid, battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies). 4 credits = ZEV credit per each Type III ZEV. ZEV Credit table. 2012-2014: 7.

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IHS Markit: average age of light cars and trucks in US rises again in 2016 to 11.6 years; record number in operation

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This represents the highest annual increase the auto industry has seen in the US since it began tracking VIO growth, breaking the record of 2.1% The recession created an acceleration beyond its traditional rate due to the nearly 40 percent drop in new vehicle sales in 2008-2009. million (2.4%) since last year.

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2011 Scion iQ Minicar Coming to U.S. Next March

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Sales of the Smart ForTwo minicar plummeted after gasoline came back down from $4 a gallon, but Toyota's Scion brand is readying its own minicar for sale in the U.S. The Scion iQ was first unveiled as a concept car at the 2009 New York Auto Show, and then shown in production.

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Ford Launches New Fiesta in China

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Designed and developed in Europe for sale across Ford’s global markets, the new Fiesta is the first in a series of fuel-efficient new small cars developed through Ford’s global product development process. It became the top-selling Ford European vehicle in January 2009, and is the number two seller in Europe behind the Volkswagen Golf.

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