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Navigant: sales of light duty vehicles to total more than 2.1 billion from 2015 to 2035

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According to a recent report from Navigant Research, total sales of LDVs are expected to total more than 2.1 billion from 2015 to 2035. Navigant forecasts global annual LDV sales to grow from 88.8 million vehicles in 2015 to 122.6 million in 2035.

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97% of US buyers opted for 2.5L stop/start base engine on 2014, 2015 Malibu

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Ninety-seven percent of customers in the US who purchased a 2014 or 2015 Malibu—accounting for about 83,000 vehicles—opted for the 2.5-liter, The 2015 Impala is available for sale now. 2014 ECOTEC 2.5L I-4 iVLC DI (LKW) with stop/start. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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DOE to invest $30M to further H2 and fuel cell technology as industry continues strong growth

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The 2015 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report shows that more than 60,000 fuel cells, totaling roughly 300 megawatts (MW), shipped worldwide in 2015. 2015 also saw the world’s first fuel cell vehicles for sale. Source: “2015 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report” Click to enlarge.

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Suzuki reports fuel economy testing irregularities in Japan but says no need to amend values

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Suzuki reviewed the measuring process of driving resistance of all 16 models currently available for sale in Japan. Alto Lapin(Launched on 3 June 2015). Every(Launched on 18 February 2015). Solio(Launched on 26 August 2015). SX4 S-CROSS(Launched on 19 February 2015). Escudo(Launched on 15 October 2015).

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Chevrolet to enter small cargo van segment with City Express based on Nissan NV200

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GM expects the Chevrolet City Express, based on the Nissan NV200, to be available for sale in the fall of 2014. The 2015 City Express, Chevrolet’s first entry into the small van segment in the US and Canada, will join the full-size Express van as part of the Chevrolet lineup in the fall of 2014.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard compliance rate is 98%

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The California Air Resources Board’s report on the state of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program for the compliance year 2015 indicates a compliance rate of 98%, with a total of 5.49 The 2015 annual reports demonstrate exceedingly high levels of overall compliance. million credits generated in the year.

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