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JULY 29, 2013

Michael Sivak at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute together suggest that the US now has—per person, per driver, and per household—fewer light-duty vehicles and that they are driven less than a decade ago. In the newer study, “ Has Motorization In The U.S.

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APRIL 28, 2020

The average production-weighted fuel economy for all new light-duty vehicles in model year (MY) 2019 was 95% better than in MY 1975, while average horsepower was 78% higher and weight was 1% higher, according to the 2019 EPA Automotive Trends Report.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

Chrysler Group LLC and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working together to determine the possibility of adapting a hydraulic series hybrid system for application in large passenger cars and light-duty vehicles. In 2004, EPA had combined a full series hydraulic hybrid system with a diesel engine in a 2003 Ford Expedition SUV.

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APRIL 22, 2019

Distance driven per person reached a maximum in 2004. While this rate has been on a rebound since 2013, the 2017 rate is still down from 2004 by 5.2%. Numbers of light-duty vehicles (passenger cars and light trucks) were obtained from the Federal Highway Administration. population). population).

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APRIL 17, 2013

The OP4 light-duty opposed-piston diesel. Achates Power, which is developing a family of two-stroke, compression-ignition (CI) opposed-piston (OP) engines, has designed and is developing a light-duty diesel concept engine, the OP4. Light-duty OP4. In catalyst light-off mode, the OP4 showed a NO x flow rate of 0.9

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MARCH 16, 2021

Preliminary data in EPA’s 2020 Automotive Trends Report shows average fuel economy for model year 2020 light-duty vehicles increased to 25.7 If this preliminary data holds, that will be a new record high for average new light-duty vehicle fuel economy. miles per gallon (MPG). From 2005–2020 average fuel economy rose by 29%.

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APRIL 21, 2022

If a pedestrian or a cyclist is detected in the blind spot, the system will warn the driver about it using both audible and light signals. The partnership between Solaris and each of the operators dates back to 2004. The vehicles will be equipped with the MobilEye Shield+ system, which helps to monitor the vehicle’s blind spot.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

With Ford adopting Honeywell turbo technologies to boost its 2011 Super Duty Trucks, Honeywell says it will be turbocharging 70% of the US diesel light truck segment. General Motors uses Honeywell turbo technologies in its light duty diesel trucks as well. Ford’s new 6.7-liter Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 20, 2012

A new study led by researchers at the University of Michigan compared regulated and unregulated emissions from both light-duty passenger car (1.7 L/2004 calibration engines. L engine was operated under both 2004 and 2007 calibrations. L/2004 calibration engine, and benzene by 40% for the 1.7 Credit: ACS, Chin et al.

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

Not coincidentally, the first Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for new cars and light trucks became effective with 1978 model-year vehicles. Total consumption (millions of gallons). Consumption per capita. Consumption per capita (gallons). The maximum consumption per capita (505 gallons) was reached in 1978.

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AUGUST 8, 2024

Today we bring you a 2004 Infiniti G35 with a six-speed manual transmission. It has new front brakes, new front shocks, new stereo, new LED lighting, and some paint has been resprayed. This one has 158K miles, the premium package, the aero package, and Brembo brakes.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Fuel economy of light-duty vehicles is another important factor. The decline in new light-duty vehicle fuel economy between 1990 and 2004 reflected the increasing market share of light-duty trucks, which grew from about 29.6% of new vehicle sales in 1990 to 48.0% The remainder was due to off-road sources.

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APRIL 11, 2013

The EU Commission has measured the fuel savings achieved by LED headlights from Audi—testing the low-beam headlights, high-beam headlights and license plate light in dynamometer testing. By comparison, LED headlights from Audi operate with significantly better energy efficiency—the low-beam lights only consume around 80 watts.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

Having read all four episodes, you now know that 2004 was the final model year for the Diamante in North America, and that only 4,379 examples were sold here that year. There was a time when Mitsubishi dealers in North America offered just about every kind of car and light truck for sale. The engine is a 3.5-liter

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MARCH 7, 2019

Since MY 2004, fuel economy and CO 2 emissions have improved in eleven out of thirteen years. The report also assesses compliance performance for individual automakers and for the US fleet as a whole with the greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles. Estimated Real-World CO 2 and Fuel Economy. Source: EPA.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The DOE-funded Amerigon thermoelectric project originally began in 2004 as one of several projects targeting fuel economy improvements in light-duty vehicles of 10%. This follow-on light-duty vehicle project, funded in 2011, has a target of a 5% fuel economy improvement. TEG & Exhaust System in Lincoln MKT. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Energy Waste Vehicles 341

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JANUARY 24, 2011

The US Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state of California have announced a single timeframe for proposing fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for model year 2017-2025 cars and light-duty trucks. Earlier post.) mpg US (6.9 mpg US (6.9

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 170

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MAY 9, 2010

Similarly, the Ford Escape Hybrid introduced in 2004, had a consumer take rate of 10% in 2009. For example, using Polk registration data for the same 12-month period as the base, Ullrich noted that 8% of Camry buyers chose the Camry Hybrid, which has been on the market for four years, having been introduced in 2006 as a 2007 model.

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MARCH 5, 2009

The more time I spend with Lillian Light the more I admire, respect and flat out like her. I want to be as vital and meaningful as Lillian Light is when I grow up. Public Policy Conference on Clean Air - 2004. Earth - Environment - Economic - Election - 2004. Before I left I knew two things.

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MARCH 11, 2012

Light duty vehicle characteristics for seven model years. Conventional gasoline vehicles continue to account for more than 95% of all light-duty vehicles. Light-duty diesel are seen dropping share slightly to 0.6% From MY 2004 to MY 2010, CO 2 emissions decreased by 67 g/mi (15%), and fuel economy increased by 3.3

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. The final MY 2013 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate for all light-duty gasoline and diesel-fueled vehicles is 369 g/m—a 7 g/mi decrease relative to MY 2012. l/100 km)—a 0.5 Source: EPA. Click to enlarge. Fuel economy. mpg, which is 0.5

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

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JANUARY 27, 2020

I documented recent changes in distance traveled per person for cars and light trucks in the United States in a study published last month.). above the 1993 value, while in the United States the peak distance (in 2004) was 14.6% decrease from the peak in 2004 to 2013. Because British and U.S. above the 1993 value.

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

The report also shows all 14 large automotive manufacturers achieved compliance with the Light-duty Greenhouse Gas (GHG) standards through at least MY2020. Since MY 2004, average fuel economy in the US has increased by 32%, or 6.1 Since MY 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 25%, or by 114 g/mi. Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel 243

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

mpg, or 16%, since 2004. The positive trend beginning in 2005 reverses a long period of increasing CO 2 emissions and decreasing fuel economy from 1987 through 2004. Since 1975, the report notes, overall new light-duty vehicle CO 2. Since 1975, the report notes, overall new light-duty vehicle CO 2. mpg (10.45

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JUNE 11, 2013

In 2004, Remy acquired a 51% ownership of REH as part of Remy’s purchase of Delphi’s light duty alternator business. Over the next several years, more than half the growth in the global light vehicle market and an even higher percentage of growth in global commercial vehicle market will come from China. with Hubei in 1994.

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MARCH 3, 2020

Since MY 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 108 g/mi, and fuel economy has increased 30%, or 5.8 The report also assesses compliance performance for individual automakers, and for the US fleet as a whole, with the greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles. 0 g/mi—and highest fuel economy, at 113.7

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JANUARY 18, 2018

We chose to demonstrate our ultra-clean, ultra-efficient OP Engine in a full-size light-duty pickup truck because of the significant need and opportunity for improvement in this segment. These trucks are driven more miles, sold in higher volume, consume more fuel and emit more CO 2 than other light duty vehicles. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Exide developed its first Start-Stop AGM battery in 2004 and the first EFB battery in 2008. Exide will launch its new light vehicle battery range at the Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt this September. Start-Stop vehicles already constitute 15% of the car parc, and this will reach 50% within the next five years.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

TMS), will conduct two safety recalls involving some MY 2004—2009 Prius vehicles; approximately 670,000 Prius vehicles are being recalled in the United States to inspect and in some cases replace the steering intermediate extension shaft. Toyota Motor Sales, USA Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

In addition, the standard stop-start function ensures almost silent stop phases at stops and traffic lights. The new buses have a crankshaft starter generator on board that converts braking recuperation energy into electrical energy. When the new MAN buses brake, then that is a real benefit for us.

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JUNE 2, 2010

The UK Department for Transport has published the findings from the Light Goods Vehicle (LGV or van) CO 2 emissions study completed earlier. Light goods vehicles (LGV) are defined as goods vehicles whose gross vehicle weight (GVW) does not exceed 3.5 Light Goods Vehicle – CO 2 Emissions Study (Final Report (AEAT/ENV/R/2849).

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

A quick one today -- it's a 2004 Toyota Celica. It has an automatic transmission, LED fog lights and tail lights, and Pioneer audio. This one has a TRD Package, Koenig wheels, and Yokohama tires. The seller says it runs well and the A/C and heater work. This one is for sale in Arizona for $6,600. Click here for more.

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JUNE 9, 2014

The combined average age of all light vehicles on the road in the U.S. Total light vehicles in Operation (VIO) in the US reached a record level of more than 252,700,000—an increase of more than 3.7 This while VIO is up 1.5%, a rate the auto industry hasn’t seen in the US since 2004-2005. remained steady at 11.4 million (1.5

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Scrappage Vehicles Auto Industry 2004 210

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DECEMBER 18, 2014

In the previous five reports in this series, I examined recent changes in the number of registered light-duty vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickups, and vans), and the corresponding changes in distance driven and fuel consumed. The main finding of those reports was that the respective rates all reached their maxima around 2004.

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

In 2004, GE and Honda formed a 50/50 joint venture, called GE Honda Aero Engines, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The GE Honda HF120 engine program was launched in 2006 and was selected to power Honda Aircraft Company’s advanced light jet, the HondaJet. The joint company integrates the resources of GE Aviation and Honda Aero, Inc.,

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Based on the final Trends data through MY 2012, CO 2 emissions have decreased by 85 g/mi, or 18%, since MY 2004, and fuel economy has increased by 4.3 Other highlights of the latest Trends report include: Light truck market share decreased in MY 2012, but continues to be variable. mpg, or 22%. Click to enlarge. square feet in MY 2012.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

To complement its work on real-world emissions in Europe, TRUE has compiled remote sensing data from the states of Colorado and Virginia and the University of Denver to investigate the emissions of US light-duty vehicles. Average fuel-specific NO emissions of gasoline light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks per model year and vehicle age.

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