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3–12<br />

The average age of trucks (classes 1-8) has historically been higher than the average age of<br />

automobiles. In 1995, however, this trend reversed, with average automobile age higher than average<br />

truck age for the first time. The recent boom in the sales of minivans, sport-utility vehicles, and pickups,<br />

which are classified as trucks, is influencing the average age of trucks. So many new light trucks<br />

are being added into the truck population, that the average age of trucks has been declining since<br />

1993, while the average age of automobiles continues an upward trend.<br />

Figure 3.2. Average Age and Registrations of Automobiles and Trucks, 1970–2001<br />

Source:<br />

See Tables 3.3 and 3.8.<br />

TRANSPORTATION ENERGY DATA BOOK: EDITION <strong>23</strong>—2003

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