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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019

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Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2019. (My Annual statistics from the U.S. million cars and light trucks sold in the United States in 2019 accounted for only 6.7% Concerning the latter: Even if all a{1.4 For example, the 17.0

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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2017

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Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2017. Annual statistics from the U.S. million cars and light trucks sold in the United States in 2017 accounted for only 6.9% of all registered cars and light trucks in 2017.).

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PEUGEOT Cycles introducing new range of connected electric bikes designed and manufactured by startup Beweel

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At the end of 2023 and early 2024, PEUGEOT Cycles will expand its range of electric bikes with several new innovative models benefiting from the best connected technologies. PEUGEOT Cycles will launch this range of connected electric bikes in three models: City bike (Digital e-Bike). million units sold, an annual growth of 8.6%.

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CARB releases results of multi-year E15 study; multiple air quality benefits with slight reduction in fuel economy

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The Multimedia Evaluation (MME) of E15 looked at the effects of increased ethanol content on exhaust emissions in 20 vehicles—all model year 2016 or newer. One hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) equipped with a PFI engine was also used. The test fleet showed statistically significant effects for some pollutants, but not for others.

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EV Registrations Sit around 7 Percent in March

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Stats nerds at S&P Global Mobility have detailed some registration data for electric vehicles in this country through the first three months of this year – and the market share continues to sit at around 7 percent. In March, it is said the EV share of our light-vehicle market rose to 7.1 Of course, statistics can be a funny thing.

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California ARB study finds commuters’ exposures to air pollution greatly depends on mode of travel; light rail, personal vehicles the lowest

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The researchers found that electricity-powered light rail trains offer the least polluted travel environment followed by personal vehicles, while commute trips by older technology diesel-powered trains experienced the highest average air pollution levels in Sacramento. Click to enlarge.

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NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

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Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in collaboration with two electric utilities, recently examined the causes, costs and lead times of distribution system upgrades anticipated for depot charging of short-haul heavy-duty trucks in the United States. kW per vehicle). 100 kW/vehicle) for the fleets studied.

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