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IHS: average age of light vehicles in US rises slightly in 2015 to 11.5 years; length of new vehicle ownership hits record high

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years, based on a snapshot of vehicles in operation (VIO) taken 1 January 2015, according to IHS Automotive. million (2.1%) since last year and the highest annual increase the auto industry has seen in the US since IHS began tracking VIO growth. Scrappage is defined by a vehicle being taken out of the fleet and no longer in use.

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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

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For the last 18 months, a fleet of 6 methanol-fueled versions of the Geely Emgrand 7 cars have been in Iceland. The methanol fleet test is a collaboration between Geely, CRI and Brimborg, a local dealership and automotive service provider. Geely is a shareholder ($45.5-million Earlier post.). Geely is a shareholder ($45.5-million

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EPA proposes leaving light-duty vehicle GHG standards for MY 2022-2025 unchanged

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The final standards are projected result in an average industry fleet-wide level of 163 grams/mile of CO 2 in model year 2025, which is equivalent to 54.5 This will enable long-term planning in the auto industry, while also benefiting consumers and the environment.

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Ceres: national fuel economy and emissions standards can increase viability of domestic automakers and suppliers

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The pent-up demand from the 2007-2009 Great Recession, and record 2015 and 2016 sales, has been largely satisfied. Even so, current auto sales and profits remain strong. Fuel economy standards drive innovation in the advanced technologies that will enable the domestic industry to thrive in this era of disruption.

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IHS Markit: average age of light cars and trucks in US rises again in 2016 to 11.6 years; record number in operation

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This represents the highest annual increase the auto industry has seen in the US since it began tracking VIO growth, breaking the record of 2.1% growth set in 2015. As of the end of 2015, the average length of ownership measured a record 79.3 million (2.4%) since last year. months, more than 1.5 of the overall population.

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IHS: average age of vehicles on the road in US steady at 11.4 years; scrappage rate declining

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The average age is in line with the trend shift first seen in 2013, in which the combined fleet of cars and light trucks on the road is older than ever. years through 2015, then rise to 11.5 This while VIO is up 1.5%, a rate the auto industry hasn’t seen in the US since 2004-2005. years by 2017 and 11.7 years by 2019.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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