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Distance driven per person is still down from its maximum in 2004

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The focus here is on distance driven per person as opposed to total distance driven (which depends, in part, on the continuously increasing size of the U.S. The period covered is 1984 through 2018. from 1984 to 2004 (from 6,612 miles to 9,314 miles). from 2004 to 2013 (from 9,314 miles to 8,472 miles). population).

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Junkyard Find: 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante LS

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Our own Corey Lewis has written the definitive history of the Mitsubishi Diamante as a four-part Rare Rides Icons series, going all the way back to the original Sigma. Before continuing here, you'll need to read the whole series first: Part I , Part II , Part III , Part IV. The engine is a 3.5-liter

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Hyundai Motor expands partnership with US Government to support further exploration of hydrogen fuel cell technologies

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As part of the partnership, Hyundai will provide the DOE with five NEXO fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) for use in various regions of the country including Washington, DC, to help advance research and development of fuel cell technologies. and parts-maker Hyundai Mobis Co.—announced Kia Motors Corp.

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EPA: preliminary data show average fuel economy of new light-duty vehicles reached a record high of 25.7 MPG in 2020

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The period from 1975–1987 was marked by a rapid increase in average fuel economy, followed by a gradual decrease in fuel economy from 1988–2004. All data in this report for model years 1975 through 2019 are final and based on official data submitted to EPA and NHTSA as part of the regulatory process. Fuel economy decreased by 0.2

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Latest EPA automotive trend report shows MY 2017 fleet fuel economy of 24.9 mpg; new record

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Since MY 2004, fuel economy and CO 2 emissions have improved in eleven out of thirteen years. Since 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 104 g/mi, and fuel economy has increased 29%, or 5.6 Preliminary data suggest further improvements in model year 2018. Estimated Real-World CO 2 and Fuel Economy. Source: EPA.

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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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It found that trade among developing nations—South-South trade—more than doubled between 2004 and 2011. In total, CO 2 emissions embodied in goods and services exported from developing countries increased by 46% between 2004 and 2011, from 2.2 Gt in 2004 and 2.2 Gt in 2004 to 1.1 gigatonnes (Gts).

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Mobileye unveils Gen4 system-on-chip EyeQ4; visual processing for ADAS and automated driving; design win for 2018

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The first design win for EyeQ4 in series production has been secured for a global premium European car manufacturer for production to start in early 2018. Series production is supported for early 2018 start of production. Mobileye’s EyeQ chip and algorithms have been integrated into new car models since 2007.

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