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Toyota launches fully redesigned Voxy and Noah minivans in Japan; class-first hybrid system

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In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the completely redesigned Voxy minivan through Netz dealers, and the completely redesigned Noah minivan through Toyota Corolla dealers; hybrid models are scheduled for release on 14 February. Voxy and Noah hybrid minivan specifications. Noah G (hybrid model with options). Engine model.

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IIHS: small car driver death rates remain high

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From 2015 to 2018 there were 147,324 fatalities, compared with 134,905 from 2012 to 2015. In contrast, the driver death rates can be compared across vehicle classes. Notably, two small cars defy the average for their size and class, whether driver death rates are measured against registered vehicle years or miles traveled.

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Worldwide sales of Toyota hybrids surpass 9 million units; Prius family accounts for 63%

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In 2015, Toyota added a hybrid model of the popular minivan, the Sienta and began selling the latest hybrid icon: the fourth-generation Prius. billion gallons US) of gasoline compared to the amount used by gasoline-powered vehicles in the same class. Data: Toyota. Click to enlarge.

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PwC: Chinese automotive market decelerating faster than anticipated

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While overall sales growth has been slowing and market share battles are becoming increasingly competitive in the Chinese car and minivan market, the SUV and multipurpose vehicles (MPV) segments show significant strength. growth in 2015, and a moderate compounded annual growth rate of 4.0% million and 1.2 million by 2021.

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DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

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Three projects will focus on cost-effective measures to improve the efficiency of Class 8 long-haul freight trucks by 50%. The goal is to develop engine technologies that will improve the fuel economy of passenger vehicles by 25-40% by 2015 using an engine-only approach. Grantee Project Award. Cummins Inc. 38,831,115. 37,328,933.