Figure 13 New Passenger Car and Light Truck Sales: Model Years 1978-2001
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Figure 13 New Passenger Car and Light Truck Sales: Model Years 1978-2001
(Millions)
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| Year | Car | Light trucks |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 11,175 | 3,272 |
| 1979 | 10,794 | 3,087 |
| 1980 | 9,443 | 1,864 |
| 1981 | 8,733 | 1,821 |
| 1982 | 7,819 | 1,913 |
| 1983 | 8,002 | 2,300 |
| 1984 | 10,675 | 3,344 |
| 1985 | 10,791 | 3,668 |
| 1986 | 11,015 | 4,350 |
| 1987 | 10,731 | 4,133 |
| 1988 | 10,736 | 4,560 |
| 1989 | 10,018 | 4,435 |
| 1990 | 8,810 | 3,804 |
| 1991 | 8,524 | 4,048 |
| 1992 | 8,108 | 4,064 |
| 1993 | 8,456 | 4,754 |
| 1994 | 8,414 | 5,571 |
| 1995 | 9,396 | 5,749 |
| 1996 | 7,890 | 5,253 |
| 1997 | 8,335 | 6,116 |
| 1998 | 7,964 | 6,476 |
| 1999 | 8,375 | 6,839 |
| 2000 | 8,853 | 8,012 |
| 2001 | 8,988 | 7,901 |
Notes: Data are based on Environmental Protection Agency definitions of light trucks (gross vehicle weight 8,500 pounds or less). 2001 data are preliminary.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "Light-Duty Automotive Technology and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through 2001," appendix F, September 2001, available at http://www.epa.gov/otaq/fetrends.htm, as of November 2002.