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

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New research from IHS Markit shows that the average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the US has risen to 12.1 The ongoing microchip shortage is expected to continue to challenge new vehicle production volumes through the fourth quarter 2021, but rounding out the year, IHS Markit expects US light vehicle sales to reach 16.8

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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The BMW certification is based, among other things, on the third edition of the guidelines for Bullet Resistant Vehicles (BRV 2009) with regard to ballistic resistance and the guidelines for Explosive Resistant Vehicles (ERV 2010) and PAS 300 with regard to blast resistance. 308 Winchester) armor-piercing rounds.

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Proposed 5th edition of Worldwide Fuel Charter introduces new Category 5 for fuel efficiency and emission control

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The proposed WWFC5 provides automaker and engine manufacturer proposed recommendations for the quality of market gasoline and diesel fuel. For gasoline, Category 5 raises the minimum gasoline research octane number (RON) to 95. The Charter now also references the E100 and B100 Guidelines published by the WWFC Committee in 2009.

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Toyota introducing Corolla Hybrid to US at LA Auto Show; at least 50 mpg

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liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with two motor/generators through an electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission (CVT) transaxle. ECO mode: Improves hybrid system efficiency by limiting power in response to light to moderate accelerator pedal input. The new hybrid system combines a 1.8-liter

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DOE offers Vehicle Production Group nearly $50M conditional loan commitment for development of CNG-fueled wheelchair-accessible car

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As a dedicated compressed natural gas vehicle, the MV-1 will use no gasoline and produce lower emissions than gasoline-fueled vehicles. The company also states that MV-1 is the only light-duty vehicle to date that meets or exceeds the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Urban Air Initiative and partners petition EPA to correct ethanol emissions models

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The filing also sheds light on the origin of these design flaws—what UAI terms as EPA’s collusion with oil industry employees in the design of the study, as revealed by emails and other documents UAI obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request and related litigation. For example: Octane ratings.

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Road Test: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4matic

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The significance is at some point everything with the three-pointed star, which will mean sedans, coupes, sports cars, vans, SUVs and possibly even trucks will run on electrons, leaving oil and gasoline behind. inch OLED (organic light-emitting diode) infotainment touchscreen. Ride comfort was plush thanks to the air suspension.