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L/100km), though there is uncertainty in these projections as they were made during the atypical automotive market in 2009. For 2009, the last year EPA has final data from automakers, the average CO 2 emissions from new vehicles were 397 grams per mile and the average fuel economy value was 22.4 in 2010, up from 2.3% Click to enlarge.

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The final MY 2013 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate for all light-duty gasoline and diesel-fueled vehicles is 369 g/m—a 7 g/mi decrease relative to MY 2012. Of the five light-duty vehicle types, cars have the highest average adjusted fuel economy of 28.3 l/100 km), followed by car SUVs at 24.5 Source: EPA.

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Sales of light-duty vehicles in the US dropped 36.8% by volume year-on-year in March 2009 to 857,735 units, according to figures from Autodata. to 444,892 units, while sales of light-duty trucks dropped 39.0% The SAAR (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in March 2009 was 9.86 to 27,195; sales of SUVs plunged 73.2%

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Light duty vehicle characteristics for seven model years. to 8.3%) and is projected to triple from MY 2009-2011 (to 13.7%); turbocharging is projected to double in MY 2011 (from 3.5% to 11.1%); and both 6-speed and 7-speed transmissions approximately doubled from MY 2009-2011 (from 24.7% in MY 2009. Click to enlarge.

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At the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), GMC introduced the 2018 Terrain compact SUV. The recently announced 2018 Chevrolet Equinox compact SUV will also feature the same powertrain choices: 1.5 The new Terrain offers a choice of three all-new available turbocharged propulsion systems, including a 1.6-liter

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APRIL 3, 2009

US sales of hybrids in March 2009 as reported by the automakers dropped 44% by volume year-on-year to 21,433 units; that performance was worse than the total light duty vehicle market, which posted a 36.8% new vehicle market share for hybrids in March—down from 2.82% in March 2008, but the highest mark so far in 2009.

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Accumotive was founded in 2009 is producing lithium ion-batteries for Mercedes-Benz and smart brand vehicles. More than ten will be fully electric passenger cars—throughout all segments, from the smart to the large SUV. A second battery factory is being built at this site with an investment of €500 million.

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One of those new vehicles must be an electric SUV. The company will also introduce a second SUV by 2020. VW admitted to CARB engineers in November 2015 that it installed “defeat devices” that altered the operation of emissions control equipment in light-duty, 3.0-liter diesel models include: 2009 VW Touareg, Audi Q7.

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MARCH 15, 2013

Changes in light-duty vehicle technology penetration share. The number of SUV, pickup, minivan, and van models that have combined EPA label values of 20 mpg (11.8 There are almost 3 times more SUVs with combined labels of 25 mpg (9.4 Source: EPA. Click to enlarge. l/100km) or more. Truck market share continues to be volatile.

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Four of the first 23 midsize cars, midsize SUVs and small pickups tested earn the highest rating of superior, but more than half earn a basic score or no credit. Since reaching a low point in 2009, federal estimates for 2021 show pedestrian crash deaths have soared nearly 80 percent. —David Harkey.

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Chester and Horvath (2009). Ranges in passenger occupancy can easily change the relative performance of modes, with large aircraft performing better than light rail in some of the areas investigated. Chester and Horvath (2009). Of the non-road modes (rail and air), light aircraft showed the worst performance per PKT.

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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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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

For the fifth consecutive year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reporting an increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide emissions for new US cars and light duty trucks. Characteristics of light-duty vehicles for four select model years. mpg US (11.2

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Sales of light-duty vehicles with alternative powertrains in 2014 was a mix of increases and decreases over 2013 sales. In addition to holding their value better than gasoline-powered vehicles, diesels incur lower fuel costs—12-27% less for passenger cars and SUVs and 4-8% less for medium-duty pickups over three- and five-year periods.

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AUGUST 2, 2009

Knittel, 2009. Based on detailed model-level data for US light-duty vehicles from 1980 to 2006, a recent analysis by a UC Davis researcher found that if weight, horsepower and torque had been held at their 1980 levels, fuel economy for both passenger cars and light trucks could have increased by nearly 50% from 1980 to 2006.

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In March 2009, Growth Energy and 54 ethanol manufacturers submitted a waiver. introduced into commerce for use in Model Year (MY) 2007 and newer cars, light-duty trucks, and SUVs. EPA is participating in that effort. EPA also proposed a regulatory program to promote the successful introduction.

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Upcoming electric passenger vehicles and light trucks from GM get most of the attention, but its new commercial EV brand is a quiet and very serious push too. GMC started as a commercial-truck brand, and made largely the same light-duty trucks as Chevrolet. Photo courtesy of FedEx. The BrightDrop Zevo 600. Photo courtesy of FedEx.

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After a succession of carefully staged events for media and the public, we now know that the 2022 GMC Hummer EV will include at least two models: a sport utility truck (or SUT), with four doors and a short pickup bed, and a more conventional SUV. The Hummer wasn’t the first of GM’s new Ultium EVs to get the green light for production.

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In 2003 the InTech appeared in its only SUV usage, as the motivator of the new and doomed Lincoln Aviator. Panoz also used the engine in the AIV roadster between 1997 and 1999, and in the more popular (and ugly) Esperante from 2000 to 2009.

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Reasons include surging deliveries for the Ford F-150 light truck and significant growth in aluminum closures (hang-on-parts such as hoods, doors, trunk lids and tailgates). —“AutoBody Warfare”. Aluminum automotive sheet deliveries will show spectacular gains through 2018, the WSD report says. From 2018 to 2021: 11.4%, or 166 pounds.

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Purchasers of SUVs, who represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the auto market, almost always opt for a diesel engine. In 2012, the share of diesel engines in the large SUV segment stood at around 80%. In 2012, 45% of all light commercial vehicles in the world were registered in North America.

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Sales of light-duty vehicles (LDV) in the US continued their descent in January, dropping 37.1% The January 2009 Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) dropped below 10 million units to 9.57 to 315,863 units in January, while sales of light trucks dropped 37.8% Light-duty trucks claimed a 51.9% Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Berg to form a new electric automotive company focused initially on trucks and SUVs for fleet customers. Berg also has strategic holdings in Electric Vehicles International (EVI), a manufacturer of electric light-duty vehicles, walk-in vans and medium-duty trucks. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). SIDI turbocharged engine.

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In a new report, researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) have calculated the actual, on-road fuel economy for the entire fleet of all vehicles in the US, and for different classes of vehicles, with primary interest in light-duty vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs), between 1923 and 2013.

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JANUARY 22, 2010

have entered a commercial agreement to produce electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs), cars and other electric vehicles in China for domestic and global distribution. Under the exclusive agreement, ZAP and Jonway take the electric drive systems designed by ZAP and integrate them into the reengineered EV SUV that will be produced by Jonway.

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In response to a shift in consumer demand toward SUVs and trucks, the Company discontinued compact car production and retooled plants in Illinois, Ohio and Michigan to make full use of available capacity to expand the Jeep and Ram brands. manufacturing operations, creating nearly 30,000 new jobs since June 2009. FCA would invest $1.6

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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% year-on-year, light truck sales were down 44.1%. year-on-year, light truck sales were down 44.1%. February 2009 had 24 selling days, compared to 25 the prior year. So far in 2009, GM has delivered 2,010 hybrid vehicles.

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MARCH 28, 2017

Launched in China in 2009 through GM’s Shanghai OnStar joint venture, OnStar has nearly 1 million subscribers nationwide. Vehicles will be able to communicate with the surrounding infrastructure such as traffic lights as well as with other vehicles. 2018: Launch Over the Air (OTA) online data updates, vehicle diagnosis and alerts.

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Faurecia has worked closely with Amminex since mid-2009 and previously owned 42% of the company. The system can be used on commercial vehicles such as buses, medium-duty/heavy-duty trucks and light-duty trucks including pick-up trucks as well as passenger diesel vehicles (cars and SUV) and non-road mobile machinery (NRMM).

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MARCH 5, 2009

Reported sales of light-duty hybrids in the US dropped 29% by volume in February year-on-year to 16,020 units. The decline in hybrids was less than the 41% decline in the overall light-duty vehicle market for the month. of the new vehicle market, essentially flat with the January 2009 results. Click to enlarge. General Motors.

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to 554, 527 units, while light truck sales dropped 14.1% Compared to June 2009, volume was up nearly 12,000 vehicles. Ford posted the first year-on-year 2009 sales gains of any major OEM in the US market in July, with total sales climbing 2% to 158,838 units. compared to June 2009. Light truck sales were down 10.1%

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MMC has so far been focusing its EV technology in the Japanese minicar class: MMC rolled out the i-MiEV EV in 2009 and will introduce its second mass-produced EV—the MINICAB-MiEV minicar-class light commercial EV—in December this year. Concept PX-MiEV II.

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Mercedes-Benz staged the world premiere of the ML 450 HYBRID at the 2009 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) ( earlier post ). Fuel consumption and emissions from the ML 450 HYBRID are up to 60% less than a conventional eight-cylinder SUV with permanent all-wheel drive. The two-mode ML 450 HYBRID. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 1, 2009

Reported US sales of light-duty vehicles in April dropped 34.4% to 432,939 units, while sales of light trucks dropped 34.5% in April 2009. Passenger cars continued to expand their market share against light trucks in April, with a 52.8% to 28,955 units; sales of SUVs dropped 60.9% US LDV SAAR. Click to enlarge.

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The EPA will introduce and exhibit the HHV Yard Hostler at the Word Maritime Day Parallel Event at Chelsea Piers in New York City on 16-18 October 2009. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) selected Webasto as its partner to provide idle-free cab heating for its Full Series Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicle (HHV) Yard Hostler prototype.

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JUNE 29, 2010

The extended range electric vehicle drive system by Raser Technologies and its development partner FEV is targeted at providing up to 40 miles all-electric range for SUVs and light trucks. At the 2009 SAE World Congress, Raser and FEV showcased a HUMMER H3 converted with the EREV powertrain. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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by volume from the year before to a combined 15,400 units, a lower rate of decline than that of the overall light-duty vehicle market in the month. Total light duty vehicle sales in the US dropped 37.1% to 315,863 units in January, while sales of light trucks dropped 37.8% Hybrids as a component of brand sales, January 2009.

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