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Data show California BEVs at 6.7% new vehicle marketshare in Q3

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The California Center for Jobs & The Economy has released an updated report ( earlier post ) on vehicle sales and the progress of ZEV sales in the state for Q3 2020. The report is based on sales data from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). in 2019, according to the CNCDA. Source: CNCDA.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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Renault Trucks creates Used Parts Factory

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To reduce natural resource usage and its trucks’ environmental impact, Renault Trucks (part of the Volvo Group) is taking steps to transition its industrial operations to a circular-economy approach. Renault Trucks is conducting numerous initiatives to extend the lifetime of the vehicles it sells. million kilometers.

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Actual vehicle MPG improvement has stagnated since 2008

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Though vehicles for sale today are more efficient than they've ever been, the average fuel economy of America's operating fleet has remained relatively stagnant since George W. Researcher Michael Sivak, writing at Green Car Congress, puts the focus on the miles driven by registered vehicles in the United States.

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Report suggests that not following good eco-driving practices can lead to a reduction in on-road fuel economy of up to about 45% in total

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The types of vehicles consumers select has by far the most dominant impact on on-road fuel economy—the best vehicle currently available for sale in the US is nine times more fuel efficient than the worst vehicle. Average on-road fuel economy in the US for all vehicles in 2008 was 17.4

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Volkswagen Group returns to profitability with new record for sales revenue and operating result in 2016

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billion) was substantially higher than the prior-year figure (up 14%); the operating return on sales rose to 6.7% (6.0%). In spite of further challenges resulting from the diesel issue and the persistently difficult conditions in vehicle markets such as Brazil and Russia, the Group delivered 10.3 billion (US$15.4 in 2017.

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UK announces up to $165M to support introduction of zero-emission buses

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This will help make sure that buses are built, bought and being driven on our roads efficiently to the benefit of local economies and communities. This includes a consultation on the end date for sales of diesel buses, which was launched alongside the strategy. Twenty-two studies will receive a share of ÂŁ9.4

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