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US EPA extends E15 fuel waiver to MY 2001-2006 light-duty vehicles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waived a limitation on selling gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol for model year (MY) 2001 through 2006 passenger vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and light pickup trucks. MY2001 and newer light-duty cars and trucks. Earlier post.) Vehicles that can use E15.

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Tesla adds long overdue safety feature with new Model 3 Highland

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You can turn it on or off by touching Controls > Lights > Blind Spot Indicator.” ” Credit: Tesla The indicator will light up or flash when a vehicle is located in the blind spot of the Model 3. In fact, the first vehicle to ever use a Blind Spot Detection system was the 2001 Volvo SCC Concept Car.

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Honda Prelude two-door coupe set to return as an electric sportscar

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Then, by 2001, it was gone. What we learn from the pictures are it sports elements of Honda’s current design language spotted on its SUVs, with a light bar running between sleek and skinny headlights and daytime running lights. If Polestar can do it with the 2 , Honda can do it with the ‘leccy ‘Lude.

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Kia surprisingly tops Hyundai in market value with affordable EVs rolling out

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For the first time since 2001, Kia surpassed Hyundai in market value with new affordable EVs rolling out this year. Kia EV5 electric SUV (Source: Kia) Kia’s new “EVs for all” vision includes models priced from $30,000 to $80,000. Kia already launched the EV5 , a compact electric SUV to rival Tesla’s Model Y, in China last November.

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

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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 This rate increased to a maximum of 1.16, which was reached in 2001, 2005, and 2006. This rate increased to a maximum of 2.05, which was reached in 2001, 2005, and 2006.

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EPA approves first company plans for E15 misfueling mitigation; E15 may be lawfully introduced to market

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introduced into commerce for use in Model Year (MY) 2007 and newer cars, light-duty trucks, and SUVs. In January 2011, EPA partially approved the E15 Waiver Request to be introduced into commerce for use in MY 2001 and newer cars, light-duty trucks, and SUVs.

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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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Changes in light-duty vehicle technology penetration share. The number of SUV, pickup, minivan, and van models that have combined EPA label values of 20 mpg (11.8 There are almost 3 times more SUVs with combined labels of 25 mpg (9.4 Source: EPA. Click to enlarge. l/100km) or more. Truck market share continues to be volatile.