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EIA Annual Energy Outlook explores implications of behavior and demographics on light-duty vehicle energy demand

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Light-duty VMT is beginning to decouple from traditional drivers. The most recent of these In Focus articles explores the impact of demographics and behavior on light-duty vehicle (LDV) energy demand. The Reference case in AEO2014 assumes that VMT per licensed driver begins to increase after 2018. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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The report highlights the importance of near-term action to ensure the long-term sustainability of personal mobility. Understanding the future of personal mobility requires an integrated analysis of technology, infrastructure, consumer choice, and government policy. —MITEI Director Robert C.

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EIA projects nearly 50% increase in world energy usage by 2050, led by growth in Asia

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EIA’s annual long-term assessment of world energy markets includes a Reference case and four core side cases, which use different assumptions for the projections in each case. Light-duty vehicles. OECD electric light-duty vehicle stocks increase from 3.5 million vehicles in 2018 to 269 million in 2050.

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EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

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For the Transportation sector, EIA projects that energy consumption will decline between 2019 and 2037 (in the Reference case) because increases in fuel economy more than offset growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Light-duty vehicle miles traveled increases by 20% in the Reference case, growing from 2.9

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TSMC R&D Chief: There’s Light at the End of the Chip Shortage

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The commercial term nanometer refers to a new, improved generation of silicon semiconductor chips.). The 3-nm node is slated to hit the market later this year, and he’s already working on the 2-nm version. “We That was certainly true of the upcoming 3-nm node, which will succeed the 5-nm node just two and a half years later.

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2024 MG Gloster facelift spotted ahead of launch. Check details

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MG Motor India is revving up to leave an impression on the Indian market with its MG 2.0 At the rear, the full-size SUV sports revised LED taillamps connected by a light bar. “We aim to capture a 33 per cent share of India’s EV market by 2030.”

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The Cheesy Charm of the Clapper

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This 1980s earworm of a jingle touted a gadget to turn your lights, your TV, or any other electrical device on or off with the clap of your hands. In 1985, Peter Liljequist and Kou Chen filed a Canadian patent for an acoustic switch for turning lights and other appliances on and off. The Clapper!” 5,493,618 ) is a chatty marvel.

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