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US Auto Industry Down 8% Since 2019

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It’s time for another one of our quarterly US auto sales reports. No other media outlet compares US auto industry trends with as much history and depth as we do in these.

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California ARB holding informational meeting on feasibility of measuring LEV III PM mass standards

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LEV III (3 rd generation) regulations were approved by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) in January 2012 as part of the Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) program. PM emissions from light- and medium-duty vehicles are regulated by California’s Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) regulations. Earlier post.)

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News: Tesla Announces Annual Earnings, New Focus on Production

Clean Fleet Report

For comparison, General Motors, one of the three largest car companies in the world, reported $10 billion of profit for last year. Tesla has a strong lead and a loyal fan base, but in the auto industry nothing’s forever. Photos from Clean Fleet Report archives & Tesla. The full-year profit hit $5.5

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Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

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Cischke cited the recent agreement on one national standard for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations as an example of how the government, the auto industry and the environmental community can work together toward common goals. By comparison, meeting Japan’s standards for 2004-2015 requires a 1.9% Earlier post.)

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Advanced Turbocharged, Direct Injected Gasoline Engines Poised to Take on Diesels in US and in Europe for Reduced Fuel Consumption and Emissions

Green Car Congress

First of all, future passenger vehicles have to stay as clean as the best vehicles out there today. Comparison of Emission Standards (g/mi). . However, prior to the remarks on climate change and the regulatory response, he spent a few minutes discussing the efforts on urban pollution—e.g., smog and particulates. Tom Cackette.

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Are EVs More Dangerous Than Their Predecessors?

Clean Fleet Report

In the auto industry, two main things are the talk of the town. As of yet, there isn’t enough data to do a fair comparison, so any arguments are purely theory-based. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. It’s Still Theory, But Some Insurance Companies Are Worried. This article may contain affiliate links.

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VW Joke, Kia EV6 Details – EV Week in Review: March 23-30

EV Adoption

According to the Asian auto industry gurus at ZoZo Go , it’s the strongest product debut in the history of four-wheeled vehicles. Let’s hope that the EPA can soon find a testing method that ensures apples to apples comparisons. auto industry is headed,” Buttigieg said. ArcLight Clean Transition Corp.

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