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IHS Markit: average age of cars and light trucks in US rises again in 2019 to 11.8 years

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The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the US has risen again this year to 11.8 From 2002-2007, the average age of light vehicles in the US increased by 3.5%. Light vehicles in operation in the US have now reached a record level of more than 278 million according to the analysis—an increase of more than 5.9

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Minnesota becomes latest state to adopt California clean car standards

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The low-emission vehicle (LEV) standard requires vehicle manufacturers to deliver passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs that produce lower greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants for sale in Minnesota. The rule only applies to new light- and medium-duty vehicles for sale in Minnesota.

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NIO ET5, XPeng G9 get regulatory green light for sales in China

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The post NIO ET5, XPeng G9 get regulatory green light for sales in China appeared first on CnEVPost. Deliveries of the NIO ET5 are expected to begin in September, and the XPeng G9 will be officially launched in September. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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PSA Peugeot Citroën to supply Toyota Europe with light commercial vehicles for the European market

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signed an agreement under which PSA will supply light commercial vehicles to TME for. sale under the Toyota brand in the European market. We regard the light commercial vehicle market in Europe to be. Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC’s) European. subsidiary Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA (TME) and PSA Peugeot Citroën (PSA) have.

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Nissan Canada commits 500 Nissan LEAFs for sale to Toronto Atmospheric Fund FleetWise EV300 Partners

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Nissan has committed the availability of 500 Nissan LEAFs for sale to TAF partners with initial deliveries beginning in the second half of 2011. Today’s announcement gives fleet managers the green light on electric vehicle availability that we need to really start planning the integration of these vehicles in our fleets.

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California ARB fines Ford $2.96 million for sales of non-compliant On-Board Diagnostic systems in California

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OBD systems constantly monitor critical engine and emission control system operations and alert drivers to problems by turning on the vehicle dashboard “check engine” light. These actions will help ensure that future vehicles are fully compliant with OBD system certification requirements prior to being offered for sale in California.

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DOT, EPA Set National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels For Light-Duty Vehicles

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mpg for the combined industry-wide fleet (cars and light-trucks) for model year 2016. Each light vehicle model produced for sale in the United States will have a fuel economy target. In conjunction with the United States, Canada is also announcing Light Duty Vehicle GHG-Emissions regulations today. Conserve about 1.8