Green Car Congress
JUNE 28, 2019
The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the US has risen again this year to 11.8 From 2002-2007, the average age of light vehicles in the US increased by 3.5%. Light vehicles in operation in the US have now reached a record level of more than 278 million according to the analysis—an increase of more than 5.9
Green Car Congress
MAY 18, 2018
Total petroleum products delivered to the domestic market in April 2018 were 20,308,000 b/d—a seasonal decrease of 1.5% This was the strongest April monthly demand since 2007. By comparison, Light Louisiana Sweet crude oil had weaker constraints and traded at a discount to Brent of $2.23 from March but 3.8%
Green Car Congress
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.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 27, 2020
The years examined were 1993 through 2018. I documented recent changes in distance traveled per person for cars and light trucks in the United States in a study published last month.). In Great Britain the peak distance (in 2007) was 15.4% decrease from the peak in 2007 to 2013, while in the United States there was a 6.6%
Green Car Congress
JUNE 1, 2016
The new sensor will be ready for mass production in 2018. The sensor works as well at night or in low light situations and in adverse weather conditions such as rain or fog. Leddar is an optical detection and ranging technology; it relies on principles of optics to emit light and receive the backscatter from objects.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
The action finalizes parts of the SAFE Vehicles Rule that was first proposed on 2 August 2018. Earlier post.) This action is based on the premise that federal law preempts state and local tailpipe greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards as well as zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandates.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 18, 2014
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. LDV VMT per licensed driver peaked in 2007 at 12,900 miles per year and has since decreased to 12,500 miles in 2012. Source: EIA.
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