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• 13 Dec 2021

Fuel economy in Chile

…sales, and medium cars were 12% of sales. The average weight of LDVs increased 8% since 2005 to 1 447 kg in 2019, just 3% below the global average. Gasoline vehicles were 72% of LDVs sold in 2019, while deisel vehicles accounted for just over a quarter of sales. The market for hybrid, plug-in and electric vehicles is still in its infancy in Chile, accounting for less than 1% of LDV sales collectively in 2019.  Overview of current fuel economy policy Chile was the first country in Latin America to adopt fuel economy vehicle labeling in 2013. In 2014…