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APRIL 17, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 28 th annual Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (GHG Inventory), which presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2019. from 2018 to 2019, and CO 2 emissions just from fossil fuel combustion decreased 2.7% Source: EPA.

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MARCH 10, 2022

This means that the Clean Air Act (CAA) waiver granted to California to implement its Advanced Clean Car (ACC) program in 2013 is back in force.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Registrations of new electrified light-duty vehicles (HEVS, PHEVs and EVs) in California rose 3.6% to 250,566 units in 2019, up from 241,970 units, according to the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA), using data from IHS. Overall, the California new light-duty vehicle market declined 5.5% in 2019.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Until recently, the energy intensity of domestic flying was higher than the energy intensity of driving light-duty vehicles (cars and light trucks). in 2019 to 58.9% In conclusion, the energy intensity per passenger mile flown in 2020 doubled from that in 2019. Certificated air carriers. Long-wheel-base vehicles.

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AUGUST 4, 2020

Half of all plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on the road in the US in 2019 were mid-size cars. Together, compact cars and large cars accounted for nearly 30% of the PEV population. Source: Argonne National Laboratory, Assessment of Light-Duty Plug-In Electric Vehicles in the United States, 2010 – 2019 , June 2020.

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JANUARY 29, 2020

Audi is moving ahead with networked traffic lights in Düsseldorf. After Ingolstadt, the city on the Rhine is the second in Europe in which Audi is introducing its Traffic Light Information service. Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) services like Audi Traffic Light Information increase efficiency, convenience and safety on the roads.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

million vehicles for an issue with the size of its warning lights. Tesla is recalling nearly every vehicle it’s sold because the font size of the ABS warning light is too small. The recall impacts the 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2014 Model X, and 2019-2014 Model Y. As always, the update is free.

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JUNE 27, 2020

2 -emissions-from-new-cars-vans-2019">According to provisional data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA), average CO 2 emissions from new passenger cars registered in the European Union (EU), Iceland, Norway and the United Kingdom (UK), increased in 2019, for the third consecutive year. g CO 2 /km in total).

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JUNE 30, 2021

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published its provisional data about the CO 2 emissions of newly registered passenger cars and vans in Europe in 2020. For cars, the data show a 12% decrease in average cO 2 emissions, compared with 2019. g (12%) lower than in 2019 and represented the first decrease observed since 2016.

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MARCH 16, 2021

Preliminary data in EPA’s 2020 Automotive Trends Report shows average fuel economy for model year 2020 light-duty vehicles increased to 25.7 If this preliminary data holds, that will be a new record high for average new light-duty vehicle fuel economy. The MY 2019 new vehicle emission rate increased 3 g/mi to 356 g/mi.

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APRIL 27, 2021

The purpose of this Notice of Reconsideration is to seek comment on a number of issues in the 2019 SAFE-1 action including: Whether it was proper for EPA to reconsider a previously issued CAA waiver. On 29 September 2019, EPA and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly issued the SAFE-1 rule.

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JANUARY 3, 2019

Kia will present a potential solution for smart-city mobility at CES 2019 with its SEED Car concept. The SEED Car is a four-wheel electric cycle with a range of 100 km (62 miles) based on a pedal-electric hybrid system, requiring pedal input from the driver but with a high degree of electric power assistance to make it effortless.

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AUGUST 29, 2022

Volvo Trucks North America announced the culmination of the Volvo LIGHTS project – an innovative three-year project that brought together 14 public and private partners to design and implement a blueprint for the robust support ecosystem necessary to deploy battery-electric trucks and equipment at scale.

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MAY 21, 2019

In 2018, 27% of new light-duty vehicles sold in the US had fuel economies of more than 30 miles per gallon (783 l/100 km), according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). By contrast, none of the light-duty vehicles produced in 1975 had fuel economy greater than 30 miles per gallon (mpg). In 1995, 4.4% In 2018, 2.4% Source: U.S.

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JULY 2, 2021

The Karma Innovation and Customization Center (KICC) revealed the first Club Car Current vehicles being produced under a contract manufacturing agreement with AYRO. These light-duty EVs fill the gap between full-sized trucks and small utility carts for low-speed logistics and cargo services in campus and urban environments.

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JULY 6, 2012

The global market for light-duty (LD) natural gas vehicles (NGVs)—including passenger cars, light-duty trucks and commercial vehicles—will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% between 2012 and 2019, reaching 3.2 million vehicles sold in 2019, according to a new forecast by Pike Research.

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JUNE 25, 2019

In 2012, less than one percent of all cars and light-duty trucks were produced with a non-hybrid stop/start system. Through 2015, cars had the greatest share of stop/start systems installed. After 2015, the greatest share of start/stop systems was installed on light-duty trucks, rising to 35.7% Source: U.S.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota is offering a new electric all-wheel drive system (AWD-e) on the facelifted 2019 Prius. coefficient of drag (Cd), which is among the lowest of current production passenger cars. An Adaptive Front Lighting System is available on the XLE grade and is standard on the Limited grade.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

IHS Markit places the global peak for oil demand (gasoline and diesel) from LVs in 2019 when the demand averaged 29.1 When it comes to oil demand from light vehicles, it’s the latest sign that the 2019 peak is permanent. of new car sales in 2020, according to IHS Markit data). million barrels per day (MMb/d).

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AUGUST 6, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rulemaking for model year 2023-2026 light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards, and outlined its plans to initiate a subsequent rulemaking to set standards for MY 2027 and beyond, to speed the transition of the light-duty vehicle fleet toward a zero emissions future.

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JANUARY 16, 2019

Sales of diesel light-duty vehicles (Class 1-3) in the US in 2018 reached their highest annual level, coming in at more than 500,000 units—just over 3% of total vehicle sales—according to figures by Baum & Associates provided by the Diesel Technology Forum. Sales of these light-duty diesels represent approximately 0.8%

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OCTOBER 22, 2019

Groupe Renault is extending the range of its electric light commercial vehicles with hydrogen fuel cells. Hydrogen will be available at the end of 2019 and Renault MASTER Z.E. Equipped with two hydrogen tanks located under the car body, the vehicle will gain in versatility with no compromises on the load volume from 10.8

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JANUARY 13, 2018

At CES, Cisco and Hyundai Motor Company announced the coming production of a next-generation, hyperconnected car. Hyundai will feature this new in-vehicle network in their premium 2019 vehicles. The two are developing a new platform that will drive innovation inside the car. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 14, 2018

unveiled the new 2019 Jetta at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new generation is now based off of Volkswagen’s MQB platform; compared with the current car, the new Jetta grows outside in every direction. The increased exterior proportions add up to more interior space than the previous car as well.

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OCTOBER 11, 2019

Toyota will preview the next generation of its Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. Improvements to the fuel cell system go beyond increased range to offer linear, smooth response when pulling away, unity between the driver’s throttle inputs and the car's acceleration.

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JUNE 23, 2020

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced the “ Clean Cars Nevada ” initiative, which will evaluate the adoption of new regulations to provide Nevadans with more choices for low and zero emission electric passenger cars and trucks at dealerships throughout the state beginning in 2024.

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JANUARY 7, 2019

BYTON revealed more about the interior of its first production model, the M-Byte SUV ( earlier post ), at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 in Las Vegas. The production version of the BYTON M-Byte is slated to debut in mid-2019, with mass-production starting at the end of the year.

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OCTOBER 5, 2020

The changes are in percent relative to the corresponding month in 2019. Sales of cars and light trucks. Sources of the underlying data: Bureau of Economic Analysis (sales of cars and light trucks). Last updated on October 5, 2020. Month-year. Price of gasoline. Vehicle miles traveled. Jun-2020. -28. Jul-2020. -12.

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

The biggest drop was in April 2020 (a reduction of 40% compared with April 2019) followed by a gradual rebound later in the year. In December 2020, the reduction was 11% compared with December 2019. Overall , vehicle miles traveled in 2020 were down 13% compared with 2019. Total consumption. Consumption per capita.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

The California Center for Jobs & The Economy has released an updated report ( earlier post ) on the progress of ZEV sales in the state during the first half of 2020, drawing on sales data from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). in H1 2019 to 5.8% in H1 2019 to 5.8% million by 2025. in H1 2020. in H1 2020.

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JANUARY 15, 2019

At NAIAS 2019, INFINITI unveiled the QX Inspiration midsize SUV concept, previewing the brand’s first fully electric vehicle. So really, we’re not just designing the objects inside the car, we’re designing the empty space between objects.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Sedans accounted for more than three-quarters of planned light-duty vehicle procurements. Respondents plan to procure nearly 269,000 zero emission light-duty vehicles (LDVs)—sedans, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), and pickups—in the next five years. LDV Planned Procurements by Vehicle Type.

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JANUARY 7, 2019

The radar can work even in most poor weather, low light and bad visibility conditions—similar to ZF’s Medium-Range Radars, which provide a range of ADAS functions. They can help to better recognize objects and free space, including complex traffic situations, and in virtually all lighting conditions.

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DECEMBER 11, 2018

The new electric car brand Aion S—recently unveiled at Auto Guangzhou 2018 by GAC NE, GAC MOTOR’s new energy vehicle arm—will be the first line of cars to adopt Nidec’s fully integrated traction motor system (E-Axle) ( earlier post ). A modified 87 kg version of this basic integrated system will power the Aion S.

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MARCH 21, 2019

It’s not unusual for fuel gauges on gasoline cars to be inaccurate. When the low-fuel light and chime prompt you, you’re almost always within. Often they can hug "Full" so long you might suspect it’s malfunctioning—only to then swing rapidly toward the halfway mark and below.

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APRIL 18, 2019

BYD debuted its E-SEED GT concept car and Song Pro SUV alongside its all-new e-series models at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. BYD’s latest offerings will bring you a whole new experience, while delivering new power to Chinese cars! —Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President of BYD. design language.

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APRIL 26, 2021

Now, it is being reported that Samsung’s Smart Headlamps will now be making their way to Tesla vehicles, lighting up the partnership with even more momentum. Tesla seems to be trying to improve on perfection, making its cars even safer than they already are. IIHS results graph for 2018 Tesla Model 3 headlamps. H/t: DriveTeslaCA.

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