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The NTSB Wants More Speed-Limiting Tech in New Vehicles

The Truth About Cars

The crash was caused by a driver traveling 103 mph in a 2018 Dodge Challenger. Five other vehicles were involved, including a minivan with seven people inside. Following its investigation into the crash, the NTSB asked 17 automakers, including BMW, Ford, GM, Honda, and VW, to equip new vehicles with speed-assistance features.

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2025 Volvo EX30, Aston Martin Bulldog: Automotive Information Headlines

Baua Electric

A minimum of one model will store 422 hp, or plethora for 0-60 mph acceleration in 3.4 The prototype’s wave proprietor just lately restored the automobile and now it’s been pushed to a manage velocity of over 200 mph for the primary month. 2025 Volvo EX30 hits 60 mph in 3.4 2025 Volvo EX30 hits 60 mph in 3.4

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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

Green Car Congress

The average 0-to-60 mph acceleration time was the same in MY 2016 as MY 2015. ft 2 (2.4%); cars increased 1 ft 2 (2.1%); minivans/vans increased 1.0 Since MY 2008, market share has shifted towards car SUVs and truck SUVs, and away from cars, pickups, and minivans/vans. The average footprint for pickup trucks increased 1.5

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Rear-seat passenger protections missing in mini automobiles, clash take a look at displays

Baua Electric

The IIHS rated the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla appropriate. The take a look at propelled automobiles i’m sick a 600-foot runway and crashed them right into a barrier at 40 mph with 40 % have an effect on to the entrance of the car. The IIHS plans to check mini pickups, midsize automobiles and minivans after.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. The only minivan with a plug. Clean Fleet Report, on an all in-town test loop, never exceeding 45 mph, and encountering many stop lights, achieved 46.2 If Chrysler had their way, you will see it more as a multi-purpose vehicle than a minivan.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

If you are one of those “I will never drive a minivan” type of persons, please keep reading. Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. How It Works.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

We got this stellar number by setting the adaptive cruise control to 65 mph, which is the posted speed on Interstate 5. doesn’t have a ranking system for the cars, crossovers, minivans and trucks we review. Road Test: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid. The slippery aerodynamics are partially due to the 0.24 Clean Fleet Report.

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