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IHS Markit: average age of cars and light trucks in US rises to 12.1 years

Green Car Congress

New research from IHS Markit shows that the average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the US has risen to 12.1 The increase in average age will further drive vehicle maintenance opportunities from an increasingly aged vehicle fleet. of VIO for the whole year.

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IHS: average age of vehicles on the road in US steady at 11.4 years; scrappage rate declining

Green Car Congress

The combined average age of all light vehicles on the road in the U.S. Total light vehicles in Operation (VIO) in the US reached a record level of more than 252,700,000—an increase of more than 3.7 In addition, new vehicle registrations outpaced scrappage by more than 24% for the first time in a decade, according to the analysis.

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IHS: average age of light vehicles in US rises slightly in 2015 to 11.5 years; length of new vehicle ownership hits record high

Green Car Congress

The combined average age of all light vehicles on the road in the US has climbed slightly to 11.5 Registrations for light VIO in the US also reached a record level of 257,900,000—an increase of more than 5.3 Registrations for light VIO in the US also reached a record level of 257,900,000—an increase of more than 5.3

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Rosmerta unveils driver monitoring systems at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Initially targeted at fleet operators, the system offers real-time tracking video, AI-based driver behaviour monitoring, and in-cabin alerts for trucks, the company said. By closely monitoring driver behavior in real-time, we aim to significantly improve road safety, particularly for fleet operators.

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UMTRI study finds US and China could turnover more than 90% of LDV fleet to alternative powertrains by 2050 under very aggressive penetration scenarios

Green Car Congress

Turnover of the US fleet under the three models of penetration. A less aggressive approach yielded fleet turnover rates of 60% or more for most countries, while a moderately aggressive approach yielded fleet turnover rates of more than 80% for most countries. Turnover of the Chinese fleet. Source: Belzowski and McManus.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part of reducing emissions from transport. The technology is ready and available to make this transition in the light vehicle fleet. Improve safety of the fleet; and/or. ? PO Box 3899, Auckland 1140. Principle .

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New UK Report Welcomes Moves to Promote Green Cars but Stresses Importance of Policies to Reduce Car Use

Green Car Congress

There is no point forcing car makers to produce low carbon options if no-one will buy them, so it is right that ambitious regulation is combined with grants and other incentives—including taxes on gas guzzlers—to deliver a transformation of the car fleet. It may also be possible to accelerate a shift to a much more efficient vehicle fleet.

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