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Opel Meriva minivan with new entry-level 1.6 diesel delivers 58.8 mpg

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The new Opel Meriva minivan offers a new range of economical gasoline, LPG and diesel engines. mpg US) in the combined cycle, with 105 g/km CO 2 —four grams less than its predecessor. The highlight is the 1.6 CDTI diesel available in three output levels: 100 kW/136 hp, 81 kW/110 hp, and new in the range, the 70 kW/95 hp.

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Chrysler Group launches second phase of PHEV minivan project

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Three plug-in hybrid-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivans ( earlier post ) went into service with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), bringing to 25 the total number of such vehicles on US roads. Components of the flex-fuel PHEV minivan. Components of the flex-fuel PHEV minivan. Click to enlarge.

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In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

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In China, Wuling launched its first electric minivan, the Rong Guang EV, and Chevrolet launched four new Monza variants featuring 48V mild hybrid technology. The minivan comes with electric power steering (EPS) and is equipped with a driver’s side air bag for added safety. liters/100 kilometers (50 mpg US). Rong Guang EV.

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Toyota launches fully redesigned Voxy and Noah minivans in Japan; class-first hybrid system

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In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the completely redesigned Voxy minivan through Netz dealers, and the completely redesigned Noah minivan through Toyota Corolla dealers; hybrid models are scheduled for release on 14 February. km/L (56 mpg US , 4.2 Voxy and Noah hybrid minivan specifications. Click to enlarge.

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Nissan’s 2nd e-Power system on sale in Japan; Serena e-POWER minivan delivers 62 mpg US on JC08

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Nissan Serena e-POWER goes on sale in JapanThe Nissan Serena e-POWER will go on sale in Japan on 1 March, combining the exceptional driving performance of the e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ) with the family-friendly features of the popular Serena minivan. km/L (62 mpg US) according to Japan’s JC08 test.

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ORNL study quantifies fuel economy costs of common driver practices and vehicle alterations

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They presented their results in a paper at SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. In addition, two minivans were subjected to coastdowns to examine the similarity in derived coefficients for two duplicate vehicles of the same model. l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 The compact sedan, a 2009 Toyota Corolla with a 1.8-liter

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. 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. mpg, which is 0.5 mpg higher than MY 2012. mpg, respectively.