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IHS Markit: GM announcement latest sign that peak gasoline demand from light vehicles has already come and gone

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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. million light plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in the global light vehicle fleet.

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European Parliament to vote on proposal to veto increased diesel emissions limits

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The European Parliament will vote at the next plenary session on a proposal to veto a draft decision to raise diesel car emission limits for NO x by up to 110% when the Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test procedure is introduced. The European Commission has been working to tighten up both actual NO x emissions limits and the testing procedures.

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EEA: almost all Euro car makers met specific 2017 CO2 targets on new sales, but emissions up year-on-year

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Average CO 2 emissions of new light commercial vehicles (vans) dropped by 7.5 New diesel cars, which were on average around 300 kilograms (kg) heavier than new gasoline cars, emitted on average 117.9 For diesel cars, only the large?sized g CO 2 /km from 2016. The average new van registered in 2017 emitted 156.1 g CO 2 /km.

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The Age of the Car is Gone, that of the SUV has succeeded

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In 2000, the average U.S. The production-weighted annual carbon footprint of all domestic and imported SUVs has improved by an impressive 33 percent since its worst year, in 1995, but in 2019 the average U.S. light-vehicle market in 1975, rising to 5.1 percent by 2000. SUVs took up. percent of the U.S.

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Maruti Suzuki’s hits and misses | Autocar Professional

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Maruti Gypsy | 1985-2019 The iconic off-roader, introduced in 1985, was quick to catch the fancy of buyers for its 4×4 capabilities, ruggedness and its mountain goat-like go-anywhere ability. It also had a very successful rally career in India, however, with newer emissions norms, the company finally bid farewell to the Gypsy in 2019.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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The sleek look begins with Kia’s signature Tiger Nose front grille that presents an aggressive look, especially when turning-on the four beam LED projection headlights, and amber LED daytime running lights. The running lights also double as turn signals, with what Kia calls a “Heartbeat” design. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Malibu.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

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The grille is bordered by LED head and daytime running lights that sit above operational air scoops. The first Santa Fe debuted in 2000 as a small SUV. Road Test: 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. Road Test: 2019 Subaru Ascent. Road Test: 2019 Ford Edge. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9.

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