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IHS Markit: average age of cars and light trucks in US rises again in 2019 to 11.8 years

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This represents one of the highest annual increases the US auto industry has seen since IHS Markit began tracking VIO growth—second only to the 2.3% The increasing VIO fleet is providing a robust new business pipeline for the aftermarket. A larger fleet means more service and repair opportunities in the future.

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IHS: average age of vehicles on the road in US steady at 11.4 years; scrappage rate declining

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The average age is in line with the trend shift first seen in 2013, in which the combined fleet of cars and light trucks on the road is older than ever. This while VIO is up 1.5%, a rate the auto industry hasn’t seen in the US since 2004-2005.

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IHS Markit: average age of light cars and trucks in US rises again in 2016 to 11.6 years; record number in operation

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This represents the highest annual increase the auto industry has seen in the US since it began tracking VIO growth, breaking the record of 2.1% The average age growth of the vehicle fleet will bring new opportunity for the automotive aftermarket, the analysis says. million (2.4%) since last year. growth set in 2015.

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8-state alliance releases action plan to put 3.3M ZEVs on their roads by 2025

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Since the MOU signing, state regulators, the auto industry and infrastructure developers and other stakeholders have shared information and best practices to help move this effort forward. Lead by example through increasing ZEVs in state, municipal, and other public fleets. Promote workplace charging.

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Personal: One in a Million

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In fact, it might not even be possible for the auto industry to produce that many EVs, although the rate of expansion is dizzying. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Behind the Numbers. Tesla Model 3 was the top seller in the state.

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GM Working with Communities to Develop Roadmap For Plug-in Infrastructure

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Eliminate state sales tax on vehicle purchase; Commit/fund government fleet purchases (200 vehicles). Install public charging spots in key locations (30 distributed locations; meeting SAE J1772 level 2 (240V) charging standards and J2836); Establish free parking; Commit/fund government fleet purchases (25 high-profile vehicles).

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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