On the road again: Vehicle ownership, miles driven continue to rise
Ownership of cars and light trucks are on the upswing, says a University of Michigan researcher.
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Jan 24, 2018
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Fuel economy worse in fall, winter thanks to higher share of new light trucks sold
Fall and winter are a good time to buy a vehicle as dealers clear out inventory from the previous model year but it's also the time of year when average fuel economy of new vehicle sales is at its lowest.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 24, 2017
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Why drivers own light trucks over cars
A new national survey from the University of Michigan explores why consumers choose to drive SUVs, pick-ups, vans and minivans over cars, even though these so-called "light trucks" generally demonstrate lower fuel economy ...
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 21, 2017
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Stringent CAFE standards extension leads to billions in savings
The Environmental Protection Agency's recent reaffirmation of national fuel economy standards will likely result in large reductions of future emissions and fuel consumed—even if the future vehicle mix does not change, ...
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 13, 2016
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Vehicle fuel economy down, emissions up
Gas mileage of new vehicles sold in the U.S. slipped last month, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
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Jul 7, 2015
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Report: Automakers fail to fully protect against hacking
Automakers are cramming cars with wireless technology, but they have failed to adequately protect those features against the real possibility that hackers could take control of vehicles or steal personal data, a member of ...
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Feb 9, 2015
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Vehicle fuel economy at record high
Fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the U.S. is now at an all-time high, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 5, 2014
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Sensata to buy Schrader Intl in $1 billion deal
Sensata Technologies plans to inflate its presence in pressure sensing equipment with a $1 billion deal to buy privately held Schrader International, which makes tire pressure monitoring sensors.
Business
Aug 18, 2014
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Small drop in fuel economy, but still near all-time high
Despite a slight dip in June, fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the U.S. exceeded 25 mpg for the fifth straight month, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 8, 2014
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Fuel economy of new vehicles at highest mark ever
Fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the U.S. set another record high last month, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 10, 2014
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