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

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COVID-19 and its impact across the US caused a reduction in new vehicle sales as well as a sudden increase in vehicle scrappage, which was a catalyst for increased velocity in the growth of the average age of light vehicles. of VIO for the whole year. of VIO for the whole year.

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World Bank/ICCT report provides guidance to reducing black carbon emissions from diesels in developing countries

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Other programs can provide significant benefits, such as vehicle scrappage and replacement, inspection and maintenance, and vehicle retrofitting, the report suggested. Policy roadmaps can be a useful tool in providing greater predictability of interventions. —“Reducing Black Carbon Emissions from Diesel Vehicles”.

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