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APRIL 4, 2012

While sales of new light vehicles in the United States continued at a brisk pace in March 2012, the types of vehicles being purchased, as well as the types of buyers and the average transaction price are rapidly changing, according J.D. US new light-vehicle sales in March are expected exceeded 1.4

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MARCH 15, 2013

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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JUNE 5, 2012

The average sales-weighted fuel economy (adjusted EPA window sticker value) of new vehicles purchased in the US dropped 0.2 The sales-weighted CAFE (unadjusted mpg) for May 2012 was 29.1 UMTRI also reported that its Eco-Driving index for March 2012 was 0.83—a mpg in May from the level in April to 23.7 mpg US (9.9

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

The final model year (MY) 2012 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate is 376 g/mi—a 22 g/mi decrease (-5.5%) relative to MY 2011. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. Click to enlarge. mpg, or 22%.

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JULY 26, 2012

The 2012 APEAL Study finds that 27% of new-vehicle buyers who replaced a vehicle downsized—i.e., purchased a new vehicle in a smaller segment than the vehicle they replaced. In contrast, only 13% of buyers upsized, while 60% purchased a new vehicle in the same segment as their previous vehicle.

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JUNE 14, 2012

New Zealand is implementing revenue-neutral changes to its road user charges (RUC) system as of 1 August 2012. New Zealand intends for the exemption of light electric motor vehicles to function as a kick-start for electric vehicle technology. The fund—which was approximately $2.65 battery electric) or partly (i.e.,

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Photo credit: Virrage Images / Shutterstock.com Recent studies have shed light on how the color of a car might affect its likelihood of being involved in an accident. Further supporting these findings, the University of Auckland analyzed over 36,000 two-car collisions spanning from 1998 to 2012. percent of these accidents.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Ford has opened reservations for the 2012 Focus Electric, with a starting price of $39,995, including $795 in destination charges but before state and federal incentives. Buyers can configure a Ford Focus Electric and place orders with a Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) dealer via a dedicated website. Portland, Ore.; Raleigh Durham, N.C.;

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JANUARY 4, 2012

Global rating agency Fitch Ratings expects the financial profiles of US automakers and parts suppliers to remain resilient in a downside scenario characterized by sluggish global economic growth and weaker-than-expected North American light-duty vehicle demand. Fitch expects light vehicle sales in the US to total 13.2 Continued global.

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MARCH 29, 2015

In 2014, light-, medium-, and heavy-duty natural gas vehicle (NGV) production/sales in the US totaled just over 18,000 vehicles, down 6.5% The light-duty segment fell 34% from 2013, mostly related to a drop in orders from the gas and oil exploration and production (E&P) sector. Source: NGVAmerica. Click to enlarge.

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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. LDVs accounted for 61% of all transportation energy consumption in the United States in 2012—8.4 Source: EIA.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Members of the European Parliament last week approved regulations that will require replacement tires for cars as well as light- and heavy-duty vehicles (C1, C2, and C3 tires) to carry energy efficiency labels as of 1 November 2012. That program is still under development.

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DECEMBER 19, 2013

According to the PRMS reserve standards the proven and probable reserves of the South-Tambeyskoye field as of 31 December 2012 were appraised at 907 billion cubic meters of natural gas. On 5 September 2013, Novatek and CNPC concluded an agreement on the purchase of a 20% equity share in Yamal LNG by CNPC.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Chrysler is already relying heavily on its award-winning Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine, which features a light-weight aluminum block with variable valve timing that improves fuel efficiency over its pre-2010 predecessor engines. In 2012, we introduced Fiat’s dual dry clutch transmission (DDCT), in select versions of the Dodge Dart.

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APRIL 26, 2014

On Friday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a Manufacturers Performance Report that assesses the automobile industry’s progress toward meeting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks in the 2012 model year—the first year of the 14-year program. A note on methodology and values.

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JANUARY 3, 2012

Global automotive market intelligence firm Polk forecasts worldwide new vehicle sales in 2012 will rise 6.7% Polk analysts believe the global economy will weather the current European sovereign debt crisis and consumers will return to showrooms around the world in 2012. over 2011 volumes to 77.7 million vehicles. Source: Polk.

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JUNE 20, 2011

Renault and Better Place will commence a joint marketing campaign in the lead up to launch in 2012. The cars will arrive in Australia by the middle of 2012 for the first customers in Canberra, with general sales due to commence later in the year. Customers will be able to purchase Fluence Z.E. Customers will buy the Fluence Z.E.

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JUNE 28, 2020

At the same time, we are collaborating with vehicle development, component production, purchasing and the supplier network, as well as various other areas of the company to systematically integrate the technology and utilise it effectively.

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JANUARY 11, 2013

Total lithium-ion transportation battery revenue by region, world markets: 2012-2020. In a new report , Pike Research forecasts that the overall market for Li-ion batteries in light duty transportation will grow from $1.6 billion in 2012 to almost $22 billion in 2020. Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

The Action Plan follows on Governor Brown’s Executive Order (B-16-2012) released March 2012, which set required milestones for state government to enable 1.5 They also address light-duty passenger vehicles and heavier vehicles such as freight trucks and public buses. Expand use of ZEVs for private light- and medium-duty fleets.

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JANUARY 26, 2013

The purchase price is RMB 5.6 Volvo’s transaction with DFG follows an agreement between DFG and Nissan Motors, in which DFG purchased the medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle operation from the joint venture DFL (owned jointly by DFG and Nissan Motors). billion) (pro forma) and operating income to approximately RMB 0.3

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

However, the incentive does not apply to the purchase of PHEVs. By 2025, approximately 15% of all new light-duty vehicles sold in the state must be either electric or fuel-cell powered. These ten states represent close to one-quarter of the US light-duty vehicle market. of new vehicle sales in 2014 so far, up from 0.6%

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APRIL 22, 2013

Under its most conservative of scenarios, more than 5 million light-duty electric-drive vehicles will be on the road in the US by 2035, according to a new forecast by IEE , an institue of the Edison Foundation. The low electric transportation scenario is based on the AEO 2012 Reference Case. Forecast by LDV scenario (millions).

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

The European Parliament has voted to introduce CO 2 limits in the EU for new vans and other light commercial goods vehicles. The Commission will adopt detailed provisions for a procedure to approve such innovative technologies by 31 December 2012. Emission performance standards for new light commercial vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In August 2018, EPA and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Proposed allocation of 2011-2012 investment plan. The staff of the California Energy Commission has prepared a draft 2011-2012 Investment Plan for the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, its third year of program funding. Improve light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 24, 2014

As a national pilot city for new-energy buses, Fushun has made its first large purchase of new-energy buses from Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Company. GYMCL sold approximately 20,000 gas engines in 2012 and 32,400 in 2013. GYMCL’s main production base is in Yulin, Guangxi province, with another facility in Xiamen.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

In 2012, one of every two new diesel vehicles in the world (passenger cars and commercial vehicles) was registered in Europe. Purchasers of SUVs, who represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the auto market, almost always opt for a diesel engine. In 2012, the share of diesel engines in the large SUV segment stood at around 80%.

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In July of 2020 I ditched the green over ivory 2012 Subaru Outback because it was terrible to drive with its wallowy unsettled suspension and lousy CVT. & A few months later in December 2020 the Outback’s replacement was purchased, the white over tan 2019 Golf Sportwagen. Time flies, doesn’t it?

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JULY 27, 2013

UPS released its annual Sustainability Report announcing that while the total number of packages shipped in 2012 increased, the company reduced its total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Through the end of 2012, UPS has logged 295 million cumulative alternative fuel miles. for the segment in 2012, fuel consumption rose only 0.3%.

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MAY 9, 2012

Through this financing, customers will be able to purchase the new Empulse and Empulse R from Brammo dealers as follows: Empulse: 8.9% Production for the Empulse R will take place first with limited availability in June 2012 and in volume by Q3 2012. for 72 months at $303, 6.9% financing for 60 month at $334 and 3.9%

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JANUARY 24, 2014

The intrinsic lightness of aluminum makes it a prime material for the automotive industry to meet these improvements. billion) in revenue in 2012. UACJ was established in October 2013 when Furukawa-Sky Aluminum and Sumitomo Light Metal Industries integrated their business operations. —Pierre Vareille, CEO of Constellium.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Nissan announced that US pricing for the updated 2013 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle ( earlier post ) will start at an MSRP of $28,800 for the newly-added entry-level S grade—an 18% reduction from the $35,200 MSRP of the 2012 LEAF entry model, the SV. The 2012 LEAF SL had an MSRP of $37,250. The 2012 LEAF SL had an MSRP of $37,250.

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JANUARY 22, 2019

At the moment the battery production network consists of eight factories at six sites on three continents: In Kamenz the battery production is running since 2012. Purchasing cells. Daimler is investing more than €1 billion in a global battery production network, within the worldwide production organization of Mercedes-Benz Cars.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

a junior oil and gas company targeting light oil resource plays in Western Canada, for around C$223 million (US$213 million). The acquisition—which still needs approval—would be the largest purchase of a Canadian oil and gas company by a Chinese company since CNOOC’s $15.1-billion billion takeover of Nexen.

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JANUARY 4, 2013

The average sales-weighted fuel economy is calculated from the monthly sales of individual models of light-duty vehicles (cars, SUVs, vans, and pickup trucks) and the combined city/highway fuel-economy ratings published in the EPA Fuel Economy Guide (i.e., window sticker ratings) for the respective models. Source: UMTRI. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 28, 2012

Assembly Bill (AB) 236 established the goal of reducing or displacing the consumption of petroleum products by the State fleet when compared to the 2003 consumption levels by 10% by 1 January 2012 and by 20% by 1 January 2020. As of March 2012, all 24 electric charging stations have been installed and are in service. Fleet cuts.

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