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SEMA Black Book: Flow Chart for Vehicle Emissions Testing
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This is a simple flow chart outlining the EO process.
SEMA Black Book: CARB E.O. Application Forms
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This document is the actual application to be used for applying for an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
SEMA Black Book: Compliance Criteria
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This document contains a checklist of Compliance Criteria.
SEMA Black Book: Sample CARB E.O Label
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This is a sample of what an EO label looks like.
SEMA Black Book: Q &A About Retail Sales of Specialty and Performance Aftermarket Parts
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This document list some frequently asked questions and their responses regarding aftermarket parts.
SEMA Black Book: Independent Laboratories Equipped to Conduct Exhaust/Evaporative Emissions Tests
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This is a list of labs that the Air Resources Board has accepted for compliance testing.
SEMA Black Book: CARB Brochure - What You Need to Know About Aftermarket and Add-On Parts
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This contains information provided by CARB, including a list of products involved with EO testing.
SEMA Black Book: Understanding and Complying with EPA’s Interim Tampering Enforcement Policy (Memorandum 1A)
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This is a copy of the EPA’s Memorandum 1A, as well as descriptions of some of its clauses.
SEMA Black Book: Glossary of Terms
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The glossary includes some commonly used terms associated with emissions, emissions-related products and the EO process.
SEMA Black Book: General Information
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This product contains documents developed by the EPA and CARB, as well as a list of available test facilities and the application forms for obtaining an E.O.
SEMA Black Book: SEMA-Developed Content
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This is a combination of all of the SEMA-developed content of the Black Book. It includes each of the individual items above that have a price of $19.95 associated with them. By purchasing this, you will receive all of the priced documents together. Over the years, SEMA has received many requests from members seeking information about Federal and State emissions compliance requirements. In many cases, there has been confusion about the process by which requirements can be met and Executive Orders (E.O.s) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are issued for applicable parts and systems. In the past, SEMA has provided information and outlined compliance steps. However, we’ve learned there are ways to further simplify the process. So, to assist our members in understanding the requirements and to identify ways to minimize both cost and time in reaching compliance status, we’ve collected information that addresses these issues in a very user-friendly way.
2009 SUV and CUV Report
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The light truck market as a whole includes pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) vans and even commercial chassis. When referring to this market SEMA has traditionally limited the scope to pickup trucks, both midsize and fullsize. However, SUVs have been a popular choice for accessorization. Oftentimes these vehicles, such as Chevrolet Tahoes, Cadillac Escalades and Hummer H2s are classified in the urban market as a result of the particular styling choice of the vehicle. These vehicles can also fall into the restyling or off-road categories as well. Prior to recent months, during which all vehicle segments have experienced a decline, CUVs had been experiencing increased sales compared to the declining sales of pickup trucks and SUVs, due in large part to gas prices.
Consumer Demand Index for Performance Products and Accessories (CDI) - August 2009
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The SEMA Consumer Demand Index for Performance Products and Accessories (formerly PADI) measures purchase intentions of consumers (both enthusiast and mainstream) over the following 90 days. As enthusiasts represent approximately 10-15% of U.S. drivers, the Index is likely to be an indicator of mainstream consumer demand for automotive specialty and performance products.
The Consumer Demand Index is a weighted composite index, set to an initial value of 100 based on demand levels benchmarked between January and March 2007.
In August 2009, 826 interviews were conducted nationwide via Random Digital Dial (RDD) telephone survey, resulting in a 14 point increase in the Index level from the previous month. The index is at 42 for this month.
Consumer Demand Index for Performance Products and Accessories (PADI) - July 2009
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The SEMA Consumer Demand Index for Performance Products and Accessories (formerly PADI) measures purchase intentions of consumers (both enthusiast and mainstream) over the following 90 days. As enthusiasts represent approximately 10-15% of U.S. drivers, the Index is likely to be an indicator of mainstream consumer demand for automotive specialty and performance products.
The Consumer Demand Index is a weighted composite index, set to an initial value of 100 based on demand levels benchmarked between January and March 2007.
In July 2009, 826 interviews were conducted nationwide via Random Digital Dial (RDD) telephone survey, resulting in an 11 point increase in the Index level from the previous month.
Consumer Demand Index for Performance Products and Accessories (PADI) - June 2009
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The SEMA Consumer Demand Index for Performance Products and Accessories (formerly PADI) measures purchase intentions of consumers (both enthusiast and mainstream) over the following 90 days. As enthusiasts represent approximately 10-15% of U.S. drivers, the Index is likely to be an indicator of mainstream consumer demand for automotive specialty and performance products.
The Consumer Demand Index is a weighted composite index, set to an initial value of 100 based on demand levels benchmarked between January and March 2007.
In June 2009, 826 interviews were conducted nationwide via Random Digital Dial (RDD) telephone survey, resulting in a 14 point increase in the Index level from the previous month. At 46, the Index is at it's highest point since September 2008.
CAR Report Phase 3
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The Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market and Their Implications for Specialty-Equipment Suppliers
The Phase III report presents an analysis of the economic drivers of the U.S. automotive market and their potential impact on SEMA-member companies.
SEMA commissioned the highly-regarded Center for Automotive Research (CAR) to conduct a groundbreaking multi-phased series of specialty-equipment industry forecasting reports to assist members with technology and business planning. The three reports feature exclusive insights from forward-looking information on changes in vehicle technology, OEM direction/strategy, government regulatory trends and the consumer mindset. This three phase study is must-read material for those who plan to survive and thrive in the challenging years ahead.
Why are these reports so valuable? The auto industry is undergoing serious structural changes. These reports will be useful to the decisions you make today. The information will increase your understanding and knowledge about vehicle manufacturer plans for technology and economic forecasts that feature the specialty-equipment industry.
CAR Report Phase 2
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Powertrain Forecast and Analysis: What is Coming and What are the Implications for the Specialty-Equipment and Performance Aftermarket Industry
The Phase II report addresses the rapidly changing powertrain plans of the OEMs for the U.S. Market and their potential impact on SEMA-member companies.
SEMA commissioned the highly-regarded Center for Automotive Research (CAR) to conduct a groundbreaking multi-phased series of specialty-equipment industry forecasting reports to assist members with technology and business planning. The three reports feature exclusive insights from forward-looking information on changes in vehicle technology, OEM direction/strategy, government regulatory trends and the consumer mindset. This three phase study is must-read material for those who plan to survive and thrive in the challenging years ahead.
Why are these reports so valuable? The auto industry is undergoing serious structural changes. These reports will be useful to the decisions you make today. The information will increase your understanding and knowledge about vehicle manufacturer plans for technology and economic forecasts that feature the specialty-equipment industry.
CAR Report Phase I
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The Specialty-Equipment Company of the Future: Guideposts for Technology Forecasting and Strategic Planning
The Phase I highlights the important insights and guideposts that are expected to shape the specialty equipment industry in the next 3 to 7 years based on the OEMs plans for U.S. Market chassis electronics integration.
SEMA commissioned the highly-regarded Center for Automotive Research (CAR) to conduct a groundbreaking multi-phased series of specialty-equipment industry forecasting reports to assist members with technology and business planning. The three reports feature exclusive insights from forward-looking information on changes in vehicle technology, OEM direction/strategy, government regulatory trends and the consumer mindset. This three phase study is must-read material for those who plan to survive and thrive in the challenging years ahead.
Why are these reports so valuable? The auto industry is undergoing serious structural changes. These reports will be useful to the decisions you make today. The information will increase your understanding and knowledge about vehicle manufacturer plans for technology and economic forecasts that feature the specialty-equipment industry.
SEMA Consumer Demand Index for Performance Products and Accessories (PADI) – May 2009
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The SEMA Consumer Demand Index for Performance Products and Accessories (PADI) measures purchase intentions of consumers (both mainstream and enthusiasts) within the next three months. A random sample of 826 consumers was surveyed in May. However, because “enthusiasts” typically represent roughly 10% - 15% of U.S. drivers, the SEMA Consumer Demand Index is likely to be more of a measure of “mainstream” consumer demand.
2006 SEMA Hot Rod Industry Report - Executive Summary
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What is a hot rod? If you asked 10 different people, chances are you would get 10 different answers. The Merriam-Webster definition reads “an automobile rebuilt or modified for high speed and fast acceleration.” Encyclopedia Britannica Online says a hot rod is a “privately designed and built automobile constructed along individualistic lines to provide maximum starting acceleration.” John Force, 13 time NHRA Funny Car Champ, refers to his Fuel Funny Car as his “hot rod.”
Wind Tunnel Executive Summary
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With rising gas prices, fuel efficiency is on the minds of anyone who uses a car or truck for transportation. The segment often most affected by gas prices is the light truck market, which includes the automakers who build the trucks, the consumers who buy the trucks and the specialty equipment companies who manufacturer parts for the trucks.
SAE Congress Executive Summary
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The Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE) was founded in 1905 to address the needs surrounding a new form of transportation: the automobile. Manufacturers were focused on advertising, but the need for patent protection and engineering standards was growing.
The SEMA/AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH CENTER MPG Challenge 2008
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Record high gasoline prices were realized during the summer of 2008, with serious ramifications for commuters (especially those with long commutes and/or low mpg vehicles like pickup trucks and SUVs), automobile manufacturers, and the overall economy. The Automobile Club of Southern California and SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) decided to try and help this situation by holding a competition show-casing automotive aftermarket products that could provide improved fuel efficiency (at least for motorists who don’t take advantage of the performance improvements – you leadfoots know who you are!). Thus was born the SEMA/ACSC MPG Challenge. The challenge was issued to SEMA member companies that manufacture aftermarket driveline parts. They were to supply parts for installation on a test vehicle, the Club’s AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH CENTER (ARC) would perform the testing, and SEMA would announce the winners at their annual Show in Las Vegas November 3-8, 2008.
Use of Advanced In-Vehicle Technology by Young and Older Early Adopters
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Adaptive cruise control (ACC) is an in-vehicle convenience feature designed to maintain a set speed and, when applicable, adjust the set speed to maintain a specified distance from a lead vehicle. When following another vehicle, the ACC system will automatically slow down or speed up in responses to changes in the lead vehicle’s speed. Adaptive Cruise Control systems are still relatively new technologies and are not widely available within the U.S. passenger vehicle fleet. One in eight Americans is 65 or older, and this proportion will continue to grow as the American population ages. It is possible that new technologies such as ACC can assist older drivers to drive more safely with less stress, thus extending their safe driving years.
2008 Trends and Forecasts - Q4 Update
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The specialty-equipment industry took a hit in 2008 as consumers scaled back their purchases—new vehicle sales dropped 35% during the third quarter alone, for example—but depending on the type of consumers analyzed, spending varied significantly. “Mainstream” consumers, those less likely to view automotive customization as a hobby or lifestyle, were often targeted by specialty-equipment companies as they began marketing to the general vehicle-buying public. As consumers, in general, cut back on new-vehicle purchases and subsequent personalization of newly acquired vehicles, much of the specialty-equipment industry suffered.