The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

For 2023, CR reported that EVs had 79 percent more problems than automobiles that use internal combustion. The biggest issues for EVs were reportedly failing electric drive motors, unreliable charging, and trouble with battery packs. SUVs, crossovers, and minivans were next.

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Automobile Toyota Hybrid Kia 111

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2011

Mazda Motor Corporation has become the world’s first automaker—according to Mazda’s data as of 22 August—successfully to recycle scrapped bumpers from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) into raw material for new vehicle bumpers.

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Mazda Vehicles Minivan Japan 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

The detailed data supporting the report were obtained directly from automobile manufacturers. 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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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Mazda Ford Partner was reported to be developing Series PHEV based on Mazda 5 MPV platform. BYD also developed the motors and software for the system. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45