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6–12<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 <strong>for</strong> 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 6.2. Average Age and Registrations of Automobiles and Trucks, 1970–2000<br />

Source:<br />

See Tables 6.3 and 6.8.<br />

<strong>TRANSPORTATION</strong> <strong>ENERGY</strong> <strong>DATA</strong> <strong>BOOK</strong>: <strong>EDITION</strong> <strong>22</strong>—2002

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