California Fuel Economy Minivan Standards 
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 16, 2024
Today, we'll look at a K sedan that survived 36 years before being retired in California. 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. Look at that interior!
Clean Fleet Report
DECEMBER 12, 2021
Goodbye To the Minivan. Kia is out of the minivan business and is shaking up things with the all-new 2022 Carnival. The Korean car company will remind you it is not a minivan but an MPV or Multi-Purpose Vehicle. With those words it hopes to remove the stigma of people saying “I will never own a minivan.”. Drivetrain.
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. Smooth power and excellent fuel economy.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. This engine provides better fuel economy and refinement than our current World Gas Engine.
Clean Fleet Report
APRIL 17, 2021
Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. Smart mode will give you the best fuel economy while compromising slightly on performance.
Clean Fleet Report
JANUARY 5, 2023
After spending a fun week tooling around Southern California in the BRZ, there isn’t any argument coming from us. In our week driving through Southern California we averaged 24.7 If you opt for the automatic, the fuel economy is rated a bit better at 21/30/25. Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited. Raw Sports Car Fun.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
The Circuit is similar to the Tesla Roadster, a $109,000 sports car produced by a small California company. Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) rules are, as the name implies, based on an average fuel economy of all the vehicles a manufacturer sells. They will also differ greatly in terms of vehicle type.
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