Light Motor Standards Statistics 
Green Car Congress
JUNE 26, 2023
The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would require heavy vehicles to have automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems that will mitigate the frequency and severity of rear-end crashes.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
Fine particulate air pollution is composed of tiny solids and liquids floating in the air that come from sources such as motor vehicles, coal-fired power plants, and wildfires. billion in “value of statistical life” (a metric used to determine the economic value of lives lost). g/m 3 increase in short-term exposure to PM 2.5
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 8, 2013
As required by the bipartisan Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010 (PSEA), the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed minimum sound standards for hybrid and electric vehicles. The proposed standard, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
of total light-duty vehicle sales in the U.S., The Energy Department statistics were released shortly after a report that General Motors will add plug-in hybrids to its U.S. Last year saw strong sales for EVs as well, which surpassed one million units for the first time. up from 12.9% Some automakers seem to think so.
Green Car Congress
JULY 16, 2012
A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
An international research study examining the safety performance of US and EU motor vehicles has found differences in performance between the two. One potential barrier to trade is the differing safety standards testing and requirements for vehicles sold in the EU and the US.
Green Car Congress
JULY 18, 2012
We’ve seen increased interest from customers in global statistics and analysis on the state of the market in regions around the world. First, standard rigid trucks were the most registered heavy commercial vehicles in both markets. For light commercial vehicles (traditionally defined as 3.5 metric tons or greater).
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