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Green Car Congress
JULY 17, 2009
The motor will run on high-performance lithium ion batteries. The hybrids are expected to be 50-60% more fuel efficient than their gasoline-powered counterparts. Nissan’s Serena minivan is likely to be the first model to get the hybrid makeover. Tags: Brief. the Fuga luxury sedan due on market next fall, earlier post ).
Green Car Congress
JULY 1, 2010
Volkswagen will introduce its new third-generation Sharan MPV (minivan) this summer. The new Sharan, which is larger than its predecessor, will offer a choice of two direct injection TSI gasoline and two TDI diesel engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient than the comparable engines of the outgoing model. Battery regeneration.
Green Car Congress
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.
Plug In Partners
MAY 20, 2008
In an interview Monday, Mr. Ghosn said Nissan decided to accelerate development of battery-powered vehicles because of high gasoline prices and environmental concerns, not just because of the need to meet stricter fuel-economy standards. Tags: manufacturers. It can also be about a small commercial vehicle and a small crossover.”
Green Car Congress
MARCH 31, 2009
While the Volt holds promise, it is currently projected to be much more expensive than its gasoline-fueled peers and will likely need substantial reductions in manufacturing cost in order to become commercially viable. plug-in series hybrid—featuring a 16 kWh battery pack and a 40-mile all-electric range.).
Green Car Congress
MAY 2, 2009
He shared research that “ People assume a quieter minivan is a safer minivan. We’re not sure how much maintenance cost you are going to incur and quite frankly you many need to replace the battery pack after 3-4 years and it may cost between $3,000-$5,000. Gasoline may cost between $3-$5 while you own this vehicle.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 28, 2009
But it does have the same electric motor and lithium-ion battery system that will power the five-passenger compact car that Nissan plans to roll out. Postal Service with a fleet of 250 all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivans in Michigan, North Carolina and the New York City area beginning later this year.
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