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Study finds rates of LDV fuel consumption in US peaked in 2004; indications of peak motorization

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The bottom line, he concludes in this third report, is that “ We drive fewer light-duty vehicles, we drive each of them less, and we consume less fuel.”. Fuel consumed per person. In 1984, the average amount of fuel consumed per person was 400 gallons. Fuel consumed per registered light-duty vehicle. 2001 to 2006. -5%.

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EIA Annual Energy Outlook explores implications of behavior and demographics on light-duty vehicle energy demand

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Light-duty VMT is beginning to decouple from traditional drivers. The most recent of these In Focus articles explores the impact of demographics and behavior on light-duty vehicle (LDV) energy demand. Alternative modes of travel affect VMT to the degree that the population has access to substitutes for personal LDVs.

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UMTRI study concludes number of LDVs in the US likely has not yet peaked

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However, he notes, the rates of vehicles per person, licensed driver, and household reached their maxima prior to the onset of the current economic downturn. The focus of this research was on light-duty vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans). The number of light-duty vehicles in 1984 stood at 156.8 vehicles per person.

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US PIRG report finds reduced driving and rates of car commuting in most populous US urbanized areas

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The Millennial generation, which will constitute the largest share of future travelers, is leading these trends. Americans 16 to 34 years of age reduced their average driving miles by 23 percent between 2001 and 2009. Behavior Personal Transit Urban mobility' Reallocate resources.

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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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The Godfather of South Korea’s Chip Industry

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CCD area image sensor that greatly improved low-light detection and the first two-phase CCD linear image sensor —which, he reported, guaranteed “the ease of use and the high quality of image reproduction.” In 2006 he was elected a Samsung Fellow, the company’s highest honor, for his contributions and in expectation of his future work.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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In 2011, Volvo announced it would build its own technological future based on two in-house developed strategies: a scalable vehicle architecture (SPA); and a new engine range consisting solely of four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines (Volvo Engine Architecture, VEA4). Earlier post.) Earlier post.). The T6 engine for the XC90.

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