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Global Fuel Economy Initiative Releases Roadmap Report on Achieving 50% Fuel Economy Improvement in LDV Fleet by 2050

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In the United States, fuel consumption is considerably higher than the OECD average: doubling of tested fuel economy would mean moving from the current new car (and light truck) average of 26 mpg to 52 mpg (about 9 to 4.5 Click to enlarge. litres per 100 km). Engagement of Stakeholders.

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Global NCAP calls for universal application of minimum vehicle safety standards in all world markets by 2020

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Stage 1—Crashworthiness and Child Restraints—would encourage the widest possible application by UN member states of the latest regulations for frontal, side impact, and seat belt anchorages for all light duty vehicles (category M1). 94 & 95 or FMVSS 208 & 214) to all their new models from 2016.

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