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JANUARY 16, 2018

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 261

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

The compact minivan will complete the Golf family at the middle of next year. The six new engines of the Golf Sportsvan cover a power range from 63 kW / 85 PS / 84 hp to 110 kW / 150 PS / 148 hp; with a stop-start system as standard, all are up to 19% more fuel efficient than the previous engine versions. Golf Sportsvan.

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Concept Minivan Fuel Production 225

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

We expect the licensing of NMRP to HELLER will result in improved quality of products and services as well as customer satisfaction in the automotive industry as a whole. To reduce engine weight and improve fuel efficiency, automakers have begun replacing cast-iron liners with 0.2

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DECEMBER 3, 2016

The nearly 5,900 employees at Windsor Assembly are bringing more than 33 years of minivan production knowledge and expertise to the launch of the Pacifica Hybrid. Since launching the first minivan in 1983, the Windsor plant has built 10 million of the more than 14.3 million vehicles that have been sold to date.

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

The agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. EPA Trends report.

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Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy 312

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The decrease in total greenhouse gas emissions between 2016 and 2017 was driven in part by a decrease in CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion. CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion in 2017. From 1990 to 2017, transportation emissions from fossil fuel combustion rose by 19% due, in large part, to increased demand for travel.

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2017 2016 Emissions EPA 262

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APRIL 6, 2021

For customers, this delivers EV-like excitement, quietness and smooth acceleration, but with the confidence and convenience that comes with a fuel tank, and without the need to plug in to recharge. In March 2018 an e-POWER version of the popular Serena minivan was launched, which was followed by the all-new Kicks SUV e-POWER in June 2020.

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Japan Nissan Power Powered 243

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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. Data for MY 2011 are final; data for MY 2012 are preliminary and based on projected vehicle production values provided to EPA by manufacturers. The fleet-wide average real world MY 2011 personal vehicle CO 2 emissions value is 398 g/mi and average fuel economy is 22.4

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. Fuel economy.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. Click to enlarge. l/100 km), which is 1.2

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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MAY 6, 2014

One will be a PHEV version of the new Chrysler Town & Country minivan to be introduced in 2016; the second will be a PHEV version of a new full-size crossover vehicle to be introduced in 2017. FCA will launch a PHEV minivan in 2016 to comply with ZEV requirements. Several mild hybrid applications will come to market shortly thereafter.

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Chrysler 2016 PHEV Gasoline 294

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JANUARY 22, 2011

Fuel efficiency, safety innovation, and vehicle styling will be the three most important product issues influencing automotive consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, indicating a perceived shift in buying priorities, according to the 12 th annual global automotive survey conducted by KPMG LLP.

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Global Auto Fuel 2010 218

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MARCH 11, 2012

Fuel economy improvements for the hybrid vehicles vary considerably from 5-10% for the larger, luxury hybrid vehicles to more than 40%. Fuel economy improvements for diesels range from 15% to 30% relative to gasoline counterparts. From MY 2004 to MY 2010, CO 2 emissions decreased by 67 g/mi (15%), and fuel economy increased by 3.3

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Fuel Economy 2011 Economy EPA 236

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

For 2009, the last year EPA has final data from automakers, the average CO 2 emissions from new vehicles were 397 grams per mile and the average fuel economy value was 22.4 The report confirms that average CO 2 emissions have decreased and fuel economy has increased each year beginning in 2005. mpg (10.45 mpg, or 16%, since 2004.

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Fuel Economy 2009 2010 EPA 210

The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2023

But I’m convinced that while there are few “bad” cars that make it to production, some are quite clearly out of their element in their particular segment. Kia Carnival: To be clear, this writer isn’t criticizing the Carnival because it is a minivan, he is criticizing it because there fails to be any one standout trait.

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Cars Minivan Jeep Toyota 111

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JULY 7, 2011

Bridgestone is expanding its Ecopia EP422 tire line from 5 to 29 sizes in 2011 for a full power line, ranging from 15- to 18-inch tires, fitting vehicles from the Toyota Prius to the Lexus ES, Chevy Malibu, Nissan Altima and Honda Odyssey minivan. Silica to improve traction in wet conditions by increasing flexibility of the tread compound.

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Minivan Lexus 2005 Polymer 210

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 16, 2024

After a decade of fuel shortages and general malaise , Detroit (and Kenosha) knew that American car buyers still loved soft-riding, roomy sedans with comfy bench seats but needed them to be more efficient. 1986 was the first model year in which every Aries and Reliant got electronic fuel injection. Look at that interior!

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JULY 31, 2017

In addition, the all-new Pacifica minivan also makes strategic use of aluminum. Further, the Pacifica’s liftgate comprises an aluminum outer panel bonded to a cast-magnesium inner panel—one of the largest cast-magnesium automotive components in high-volume production. pounds per vehicle. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Chrysler 2017 Toyota Minivan 150

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

Toyota Motor’s production and sales subsidiary in India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private, Ltd. TKM), plans to unveil a concept for a new compact car designed for the Indian market, as well as display 13 other concept and production vehicles, at the 10 th Auto Expo automobile show in New Delhi from 5-11 January 2010.

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India Concept Toyota Minivan 218

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JUNE 10, 2014

It also forecasts that the number of vehicles with complete aluminum body structures will reach 18% of North American production, from less than 1% today. lbs (186 kg) and minivans at 396.5 Fuel Efficiency Manufacturing Materials Weight reduction' lbs (249 kg) per vehicle, followed closely by E-segment sedans at 546.9

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Green Car Reports

MAY 22, 2015

Today, Audi confirms production of its all-electric SUV for 2018, Chrysler mulls electric all-wheel drive for its next minivan, and Connecticut unveils electric-car incentives. Connecticut unveils an incentive program for both electric cars and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles called, appropriately, CHEAPR.

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JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council.

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Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available 210

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APRIL 16, 2014

The major contributors to the decrease in emissions from 2011-2012 were the decrease in energy consumption across all sectors in the US economy, and the decrease in carbon intensity for electricity generation due to fuel switching from coal to natural gas. Emissions of CO 2 from fossil fuel combustion increased at an average annual rate of 0.3%

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Chrysler writes that its has “ made the development of more fuel-efficient vehicles a priority to meet retail consumer preferences, comply with future regulations and as part of our commitment to sustainability. ”. “We We are focused on delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through smaller and optimized engines.

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Chrysler Light Hybrid Dodge 268

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JULY 1, 2010

Fuel-consumption and emissions lowering features on the new Sharan. Volkswagen will introduce its new third-generation Sharan MPV (minivan) this summer. This relieves engine load, which in turn reduces fuel consumption. Combined fuel consumption is 5.71 Fuel consumption for the 200 PS TSI in the Sharan is 8.1

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MPG Fuel Batteries Battery 210

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OCTOBER 21, 2010

Chrysler says that the Pentastar will provide an average fuel efficiency improvement of up to 7% across the model range—overall corporate fuel efficiency is targeted to improve by more than 25%. in the current product portfolio. up to 4.0L Throttle bore diameter is 74mm. The engine also can run on E85 blended gasoline.

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Chrysler Engine Fuel Exhaust 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Globally, Toyota plans to launch 20 new hybrid models by the end of 2015 and will make further efforts to expand its hybrid vehicle product lineup and sales territories. Toyota has expanded its hybrid lineup to include minivans, SUVs, rear-wheel-drive sedans and compact hatchbacks.

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Japan Toyota Hybrid Sale 268

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The PHEV Ram 1500 pickups are part of a national demonstration fleet of 140 vehicles that will be used during the next three years to evaluate customer usage, drive cycles, charging, thermal management, fuel economy, emissions and impact on the region’s electric grid. Earlier post.). The Ram 1500 PHEV includes a liquid-cooled 12.9

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MARCH 8, 2016

The gasoline-powered version of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan has earned a highway-cycle fuel-economy rating of 28 mpg US (8.4 l/100km) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—a benchmark unsurpassed by any minivan on the US market and 12% better than the vehicle Pacifica replaces. l/100 km), respectively.

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Minivan Chrysler MPG 2017 150

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AUGUST 3, 2010

The RVR is the second fender from the Mitsubishi/SABIC Innovative Plastics relationship, which first gave consumers the Delica D:5 minivan in 2007, also sporting front fenders molded from Noryl GTX resin. During vehicle production, Noryl GTX resin helps reduce complexity and shorten cycle times. million metric tons (1.43

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Push EVs

MAY 9, 2023

It’s interesting to see the Volkswagen ID.Buzz quickly becoming so popular, as the first “Minivan” BEV that is designed for families and private consumers (rather than commercial use, and taxis). times the volume of the runner up, Toyota BZ4X. Other models in the top 20 are mostly familiar faces, with no great surprises.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 18, 2022

While pure EV sales were up compared to last year, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), hybrids (HEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) were down. That’s significantly higher than the overall average vehicle sale price, which has risen to $46,000. Leaf to Leave? EVs now have a track record as fun-to-drive, low maintenance vehicles.

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Sale Nissan Hummer GMC 91

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

billion in federal grant monies awarded to accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of hybrid electric vehicles and new-generation batteries for a project to develop, validate, and deploy 220 advanced plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. In August, Chrysler was announced as being selected for $70 million in funding from the $2.4

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MARCH 31, 2009

The GM Viability Determination notes that the company is in the early stages of an operational turnaround in which it has made material progress in a number of areas, including purchasing, product design, manufacturing, brand rationalization and its dealer network. The Volt is an extended range electric vehicle—i.e.,

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

If you opt for the automatic, the fuel economy is rated a bit better at 21/30/25. But let’s get real here, who will be buying the BRZ to squeeze miles from every tank of fuel? This is bordered on the right by a programmable display for water temperature, clock, fuel, amps and a G-meter display. Photos by Lex Adams and Subaru. [

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 84

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MAY 2, 2009

Other product attributes like reliability and safety, strongly influence consumer perceptions, as do employee enthusiasm and the company’s impact on the economy.” He shared research that “ People assume a quieter minivan is a safer minivan. How do you make a vehicle more quiet?

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2021

LiveWire motorcycles are not really Harleys, the thought goes, although they will share engineering, production facilities, a supply chain and global logistics. All of this made me think about of the differences in the way companies are introducing EVs into their product portfolios. Next up will be the ID.Buzz electric minivan.

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