The Truth About Cars

MAY 22, 2023

Car shoppers on our continent had been steadily losing interest in wagons since the year of Peak Wagon (1977) , with de-wagon-ification really accelerating when minivan sales took off in the 1980s and the SUV craze took full effect in the 1990s. You could get the 1996 Camry with a 188-horse V6 , but this car has the base 2.2-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

How about more than 520 miles? Or how about 32 miles on no gasoline at all as you chauffeur around the kids and do in-town errands? Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. How It Works.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. To further its electrification commitment, Toyota has released two 2021 hybrid-only models–the Venza crossover and the Sienna minivan. Next up for 2021 is the all-new Sienna Hybrid minivan, which previously was powered only by a gasoline V6. Soaking up the highway miles.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

While the majority of Americans have long since decamped in favor of crossovers and SUVs, there remains a dedicated cadre of buyers committed to the family minivan. It can travel up to 30 miles solely on electricity when conditions are right. For 2024, Chrysler is rewarding them with a smattering of updates to its Pacifica.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

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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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Wagons haven’t been fashionable in North America since they were supplanted by the minivan in the 1980s. These days, we have oversized SUVs and crossovers to fill that niche and — for those seeking to maximize utility — they’re arguably the better option. kWh battery needs to be recharged.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Volvo EX30 (Source: Volvo) It’s also launching its first electric three-row SUV, the EX90. In China, Volvo’s second-largest market, it’s launching its first electric minivan , the EM90. Volvo’s EM90 features 450 miles CLTC range and a “Scandinavian living room.” Volvo is committed to an all-electric lineup by 2030.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2012

In Consumer Reports ’ latest survey , 35% of US respondents report driving fewer miles than they did a year ago. Of those who said they plan to move to a different type, owners of large SUVs were the most open to downsizing, frequently planning to move to a smaller SUV.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2023

The ID3 sedan (a Golf-size replacement available in Europe and China), the ID4 compact SUV (built and sold in all three major EV markets—the U.S., EU and China), the ID5 (a coupe version of the the ID4 SUV only available in Europe), the ID6 (a China only three-row SUV) and the soon-to-arrive in the U.S. will follow next year.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 4, 2013

If you''re used to driving around in a Prius then average miles per gallon of 24.6 But that''s the average economy of all cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased in the U.S. will sound a little poor in comparison. in March--and it''s an all-time high.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2015

Automaker adoption of PEV technologies as adaptations for existing model lines is growing significantly, and these technologies are being placed into larger vehicle segments such as sport utility vehicles (SUVs), trucks, and minivans.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

EPA projects a small improvement in 2010, based on pre-model year sales estimates provided by automakers, to 395 grams of CO 2 per mile and 22.5 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 mpg (10.45

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 20, 2024

seconds MPG: 29 combined and 77 combined MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent, a measurement of how far a car can travel, electrically, on the same amount of energy as is contained in 1 gallon of gasoline) Efficient around town Clean Fleet Report drove the Hornet R/T Plus PHEV 157 miles through Southern California, averaging 31.8

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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 1, 2021

“Mothers are driving the kids, the dog, and lots of stuff around town and there haven’t been a lot of electric minivans. I have an 86-year-old mother-in-law with a 20-mile electric range plug-in hybrid and she almost never uses gas. Many EVs are made for the luxury market, which is more traditionally men.”

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

If you consider buying one, make sure you plan on spending time off-pavement seeking sand, mud and snow, as its DNA is far different from any other SUV on the market. But when including the electric range of 21 miles, the city and highway combined number is 49 mpge. Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles. Then again, was it?

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

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. The Trends report has been published annually since 1975 and covers all passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans, and all but the largest pickup trucks and vans.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

But let’s get real here, who will be buying the BRZ to squeeze miles from every tank of fuel? The 2022 BRZ comes with these warranties: Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles. Basic – Three years/36,000 miles. Maintenance – Two years/25,000 miles. Roadside Assistance – Three years/36,000 miles.

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Push EVs

JUNE 12, 2023

The Tesla Model Y was the month’s bestselling vehicle, miles ahead of others in volume. Notice that every member of the top 10 is (approximately) a mid-sized SUV or crossover, save for the ID.Buzz. Buzz, in #4, is proving popular – surely the first minivan that has become a regular in the top 5 in Norway. BEVs, and 8.2%

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. More miles from up top. Over the course of a year, Hyundai says it could add more than 700 miles of driving range. During our week in the Sonata Hybrid we drove 210 miles through Southern California, averaging 48.6

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In Europe, it was smaller Jeeps—the subcompact Renegade and compact Compass family SUV—that got their plugs first. That’s not surprising—the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the company’s only previous plug-in hybrid, is a well-executed PHEV with an EPA-rated 32 miles of usable electric range that retains all the virtues of the Pacifica minivan.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Tesla launched the delayed battery-electric Model X SUV at an event at its Fremont factory Tuesday night (the launch event itself running behind schedule as well) with an emphasis first on the safety of the vehicle; second on the innovative falcon wing lifting rear doors and second row seating; and third on performance.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

On the product side, the summary asserted that: GM earns a disproportionate share of its profits from high-margin trucks and SUVs and is thus vulnerable to energy cost-driven shifts in consumer demand. plug-in series hybrid—featuring a 16 kWh battery pack and a 40-mile all-electric range.).

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

The electric SUV will be available in two versions: A single-motor extended range and a twin-motor performance model. Volvo EX30 (Source: Volvo Cars) The extended range version includes up to 275 miles of range. Volvo EX30 interior (Source: Volvo Cars) Meanwhile, Volvo is also launching its first three-row electric SUV, the EX90.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

Mr. Ghosn said Nissan envisioned a broad range of electric vehicles , starting with small cars, and adding: “It’s not only about a small city car or a small minivan. And by the end of the decade two more hybrids will join the Escape SUV in Ford's gasoline-electric lineup. clip The company plans to introduce 60 models worldwide by 2012.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

In June, Volvo unveiled its smallest and cheapest SUV, the EX30 ( see our revie w ). The Swedish automaker calls the electric SUV a “cornerstone” of its EV plans. Volvo CEO Jim Rowan during the EX30 launch (Source: Volvo Cars) Volvo’s first three-row electric SUV, the EX90, will go on sale soon.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

The extended-range model will feature up to 275 miles driving range. Meanwhile, the performance includes up to 265 miles range but packs 422 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque for a 3.4s The Swedish automaker is also launching its first three-row electric SUV , the EX90. The EX30 is expected to launch in the US by this summer.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Family Compact SUV Increases Power and Boosts Handling. Going from discharged to a full charge, the times are estimated to be: 120V (Level 1) Two miles of charge per hour, or about 80 hours. 240V (Level 2) 21-34 miles per hour, 7.5 480V DC Fast Charging 56-62 miles in 10 minutes, 80 percent in 38 minutes or less.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 19, 2024

Volvo’s new EVs see Ferrari-like wait times After unveiling the EX90 almost two years ago, Volvo’s flagship electric SUV is still in hot demand. The extended range boasts up to 275 miles range, while the Performance is Volvo’s quickest EV, with a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.4 It’s expected to begin rolling out by this summer.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

The company also announced in June that it will build electric family sized minivans, SUVs and fleet vans with DOE funding (see article ) and it has formed a partnership with Daimler to provide powertrain components for the electric Smart car.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Chryslers first electric car, set to be introduced late next year around the same time as General Motors Chevrolet Volt, will be a sports car with a zero-to-60 time of under five seconds and a top speed of 120 miles per hour. Possibilities include a minivan and an Jeep Wrangler-like off-roader.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

The four modes or generations of family transportation have been defined as station wagons, minivans, SUVs and crossovers; millennials will seek their own version of a family vehicle. Fully charged, the battery pack gives the Portal an estimated driving range of more than 250 miles (402 km).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

g/mile NMOG + NO x Tier 3 fleet average target (the old Tier 2 Bin 2 level). liter opposed-piston, gasoline compression ignition engine applicable to large passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, SUVs and minivans. The new Achates Power 2.7-liter That works out to an estimated window-sticker label rating of 28 mpg combined.).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. Showed BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS series PHEV concept in December 08. Establishing dealer network.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

BYD , for examples, says their 60 mile range-extended vehicle can add 30 miles of range in ten minutes. I dont like the idea of leasing a battery pack, or project Better Places pay for however-so-many miles on a plan and whatnot. Install 3 miles of charging lane with about the same frequency as Rest Stops. not an issue.

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