Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2011

Chrysler Group LLC and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working together to determine the possibility of adapting a hydraulic series hybrid system for application in large passenger cars and light-duty vehicles. The gas engine will remain off if the accumulator charge is sufficient to drive the motor. Earlier post.)

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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.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2010

Volkswagen will introduce its new third-generation Sharan MPV (minivan) this summer. Depressing the clutch (or with DSG simply releasing the brake),re-starts the engine and clears the “Start Stop” text. The constantly fully charged battery supplies the vehicle’s electrical system during the stopped phase of the engine (e.g.

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MPG Fuel Batteries Battery 210

Charged EVs

JUNE 2, 2023

The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric minivan has been coming to North America for a long, long time. VW quotes a maximum charging rate of 170 kilowatts, and DC fast charging from 10 to 80 percent of battery capacity in about 20 minutes (under ideal circumstances). On the other hand, it’s a minivan with sliding side doors.

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Creative Greenius

DECEMBER 1, 2013

At exactly at 11:15 on the nose, a Honda Odyssey minivan pulled to a stop in front of me – the side door opened and a young voice belonging to someone inside said “Put this on, and get inside.” Artist sketch of “Hayduke” “You’re overrunning your headlights kid. Artist sketch of Seldom Seen Smith.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The three leading new options to re-supply our autos with energy are charging at home, battery swap stations and fast charge stations. The method that should seem most natural is charging at home. Hit the jump for a comparison that includes plenty of pics and video.

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