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IHS: average age of light vehicles in US rises slightly in 2015 to 11.5 years; length of new vehicle ownership hits record high

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The combined average age of all light vehicles on the road in the US has climbed slightly to 11.5 Registrations for light VIO in the US also reached a record level of 257,900,000—an increase of more than 5.3 Registrations for light VIO in the US also reached a record level of 257,900,000—an increase of more than 5.3

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IHS cuts 2015 light vehicle sales forecast in China to 23.4 million; deeper cut for 2016

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IHS revised downward its forecast for light vehicle sales in China, projecting a decline of 3 to 4 percent from previous estimates for 2015. IHS Automotive has reduced its full year 2015 light vehicle sales forecast for China to 23.4 Source: IHS Automotive, September 2015 Light Vehicle Sales Forecast. million in 2018.

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Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

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light-duty vehicles (LDVs) to calculate the GHG emissions and costs of a wide range of vehicle-fuel technologies—highlighting the need for a comprehensive LCA and economic assessment focused on the U.S. Levelized cost of driving for current (2015, dark bars) and future (2025–2030, light bars) technology pathways. 7b06006.

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UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

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In 2018, the Government will publish a comprehensive Clean Air Strategy which will address other sources of air pollution. This could include changing road layouts, removing traffic lights and speed humps, or upgrading bus fleets. The NO 2 plan is one element in the Government’s efforts to deliver clean air.

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Global NCAP calls for universal application of minimum vehicle safety standards in all world markets by 2020

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Stage 1—Crashworthiness and Child Restraints—would encourage the widest possible application by UN member states of the latest regulations for frontal, side impact, and seat belt anchorages for all light duty vehicles (category M1). of course, not all of the necessary progress will come from safer cars.

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