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IHS Markit: average age of cars and light trucks in US rises to 12.1 years

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The increase in average age will further drive vehicle maintenance opportunities from an increasingly aged vehicle fleet. While new vehicle sales proved resilient, the most significant impacts to VIO from the pandemic were felt in the rate of vehicle scrappage and vehicle miles traveled. of VIO for the whole year.

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Study: fully self-driving cars could result in fewer cars, but more miles driven per car

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In the hypothetical scenario outlined in this analysis, the potential reduction in vehicle ownership per household would include a correspondingly large increase in vehicle usage, consequently increasing wear-and-tear and required maintenance frequency, while reducing the average vehicle life span (in total years on the road).

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Manitoba Vehicle Standards Advisory Board Recommends Adopting California GHG Vehicle Standards and Supporting Complementary Programs

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In its report, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Passenger Vehicles in Manitoba , the Advisory Board also recommends a number of complementary programs and measures focused on consumers as well as the existing fleet of light-duty vehicles. Recommended complementary measures include: Reducing emissions from existing vehicles.

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