Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2011

liter engine. Honda also will begin sales of the all-new Freed Hybrid minivan and Freed Spike Hybrid tall wagon at dealerships across Japan on 28 October. compact size) minivan and tall wagon hybrid vehicles. compact size) minivan and tall wagon hybrid vehicles. Honda Motor Co., Refreshed Insight. With an upgraded 1.3-liter

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Insight Japan Honda Hybrid 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

The compact minivan will complete the Golf family at the middle of next year. The six new engines of the Golf Sportsvan cover a power range from 63 kW / 85 PS / 84 hp to 110 kW / 150 PS / 148 hp; with a stop-start system as standard, all are up to 19% more fuel efficient than the previous engine versions. Golf Sportsvan.

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Concept Minivan Fuel Production 225

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.

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Kia Minivan Fuel Economy MPG 74

The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2023

While it’s not as legendary of a nameplate as other icons of motoring, the Pathfinder was once a rugged body-on-frame SUV that could go just about anywhere, it’s now a minivan without the utility of a minivan. Engine power is adequate but it consumes nearly double the fuel of a Toyota Sienna. These are my worst of the year.

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Cars Minivan Jeep Toyota 107

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2012

The Nissan Serena minivan has taken the Nº1 position in minivan sales in Japan for calendar year 2011, fiscal year 2011 and for the first half of calendar year 2012. The hybrid system also adds a sub battery for increased storage capacity, which fits in the current engine compartment. Nissan Motor Co., Serena S-HYBRID.

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Japan Nissan Hybrid Minivan 218

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. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 100

The Truth About Cars

JULY 11, 2023

Minivans are better than crossovers. In a roughly similar package, a minivan gives a family more space for both people and cargo than a three-row crossover, as the floor is lower. They’ve recently brought us the Grand Highlander and the Sienna minivan is a shining monument to soccer parents past and future. It shouldn’t be.

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Highlander Toyota Minivan MPG 61

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

While the majority of Americans have long since decamped in favor of crossovers and SUVs, there remains a dedicated cadre of buyers committed to the family minivan. It’s not a sea of change, to be sure – no, they aren’t grabbing a couple of Hellcat engines before that line goes dark in December – but they are worth mentioning.

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Chrysler Durango Minivan Plug-in 102

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Chrysler has provided additional details on its Pentastar V-6 ( earlier post ), which is slated to be the workhorse engine across 13 models and will eventually replace seven different V-6 engines over the next three years. The engine is designed for a range of specific applications, with horsepower and torque tuned for specific models.

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Chrysler Engine Fuel Exhaust 225

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

Both the GHG emissions and fuel economy standards rely on footprint to determine vehicle GHG and fuel economy targets. ft 2 (2.4%); cars increased 1 ft 2 (2.1%); minivans/vans increased 1.0 Since MY 2008, market share has shifted towards car SUVs and truck SUVs, and away from cars, pickups, and minivans/vans. ft 2 (-0.4%).

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 261

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2017

In addition, the all-new Pacifica minivan also makes strategic use of aluminum. Its combined city/highway rating of 22 mpg is unsurpassed in the minivan segment, while the all-new vehicle’s unique construction also benefits the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica body structure 72% high-strength steel.

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Chrysler 2017 Toyota Minivan 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Honda says that the VEZEL fuses the dynamic qualities of an SUV, the elegance of a coupe, the functionality of a minivan and excellent fuel economy. direct-injection DOHC i-VTEC engine coupled to a CVT, as is available in front-wheel and four-wheel drive versions. liter engine. Honda Motor Co., VEZEL HYBRID. Click to enlarge.

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Japan Honda Hybrid Sale 296

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 16, 2024

Though the extended Chrysler K Family had many members (including minivans and Maseratis ) and stayed in production deep into the 1990s, there were just five true K models sold in the United States: the Plymouth Reliant, Dodge Aries, Dodge 400, Dodge 600 and Chrysler LeBaron (though not all the LeBarons and 600s were genuine Ks).

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Dodge Chrysler San Francisco California 98

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2014

From these coastdowns, the ORNL team developed vehicle dynamometer coefficients which enabled the execution of vehicle dynamometer experiments to determine the effect of the practices on vehicle fuel economy and emissions over standard drive cycles and at steady highway speeds. The compact sedan, a 2009 Toyota Corolla with a 1.8-liter

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Fuel Economy Economy Cost Of Fuel 313

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

However, standard hybrids actually outperformed every other group with 26 percent fewer problems than vehicles wholly reliant on gasoline. It makes sense from an engineering perspective. But it also left your author wondering why standard hybrids weren’t seeing the same number of problems.

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Automobile Toyota Hybrid Kia 111

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

“We are focused on delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through smaller and optimized engines. Our engine mix is intentionally moving toward smaller, 4-cylinder engines.” Our engine mix is intentionally moving toward smaller, 4-cylinder engines. —Chrysler S-1. Earlier post.).

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Chrysler Light Hybrid Dodge 268

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2013

That’s about $200 less than the current starting price of a comparably-equipped Fiat 500 Lounge with a gas engine, the company noted. The 500e will be offered to California residents at launch with a $199 a month/$999 due at signing lease for 36 months, same as the current lease offer on a Fiat 500 Pop powered by a gasoline engine.

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Price Purchase Minivan California 225

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

DFMK will sell four models: a one-ton truck, a commercial minivan and a six- and nine-passenger van from April 2010. DFMK decided to import the truck and vans before importing the passenger vehicle because the sedans are yet not up to the standards set by Korean automakers in their interior and engine.

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Motor Motors Motoring Minivan 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. Light trucks (pickups, minivans/vans, and truck SUVs), accounted for 36% of all light-duty vehicle production in MY 2012, the second lowest level since 1993.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Theft doesn’t discriminate; high-end luxury cars, family minivans and everything in between can be targets for thieves. Immobilizers : Immobilizers are electronic devices that prevent the engine from starting without the correct key or electronic code. They provide an extra layer of convenience and security.

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Denver Minivan Automobile Cars 73

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

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. Car SUVs (SUVs that must meet car GHG and fuel economy standards) and truck SUVs had the highest annual improvement from MY 2012 to MY 2013 of 1.1 mpg, respectively.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2016

The gasoline-powered version of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan has earned a highway-cycle fuel-economy rating of 28 mpg US (8.4 l/100km) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—a benchmark unsurpassed by any minivan on the US market and 12% better than the vehicle Pacifica replaces. liter Pentastar V-6 engine.

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Minivan Chrysler MPG 2017 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

Most CO 2 emissions and fuel economy values in this report have been adjusted to reflect “real world” consumer performance and therefore are not comparable to CO 2 emissions and fuel economy standards. The number of SUV, pickup, minivan, and van models that have combined EPA label values of 20 mpg (11.8 l/100km) or more.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2013

Huff Fuels, Engines and Emissions Research Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The study includes various sizes of sedans, wagons, and SUVs, as well as pickup trucks, minivans and a few “muscle” and sports cars. Thomas, Brian H. West and Shean P. Vehicle installed on the chassis dynamometer in the ORNL vehicle research laboratory.

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Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPH 326

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. Engines and Technologies.

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Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Making air suspension and AWD standard in the 2017 model has added more complexity and more things that could potentially falter. Consumer Reports’ survey also reveals that some automakers—striving for improved fuel economy—are clearly making more reliable turbocharged engines than others. —Jake Fisher.

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Dodge Chrysler Yukon Buick 207

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Homeowners can illuminate the eaves with iridescent icicles, shroud their shrubs with twinkling mesh nets, or mount massive menorahs on their minivans. Lighting had to be hand wired, and there was no standardization in bulbs or sockets. But decorative lights aren't new. On 22 December 1882, Edward H. In 1922, Meggers. Kiess and F.J.

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Light Kansas City New York Washington 145

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.

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MPG Fuel Batteries Battery 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

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. e-Power vehicles do not use grid charging. e-POWER acceptance.

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Minivan Japan Power Powered 220

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. liter four-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower (hp) and 139 pound-feet (lb.-ft.)

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

Absent the successful introduction of a number of new-generation nameplates, as described in the Company’s plan, GM’s product portfolio is more vulnerable to CAFE standard increases than the portfolios of many of its competitors (although GM is in compliance today with current standards).

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Volt Plug-in GM Chrysler 170

The Truth About Cars

MAY 23, 2024

While this is probably very exciting to those who recall driving any model equipped with the 4G63 engine, it might be wise to temper expectations. Plug-in hybrids also haven’t been the most popular vehicle type, trailing both pure-electric models and standard hybrids.

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Mitsubishi Dealers Minivan Affordable 110

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

liter, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated boxer engine that produces 228 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The Subaru designed and built boxer engine, which has horizontally opposed pistons instead of configured in a V or inline pattern, uses Toyota’s direct and sequential port injection system and runs on 92 octane. Ready to rev.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

Stemming from a major project partially funded with a $9-million grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) to develop an opposed-piston two-stroke gasoline compression ignition engine (OPGCI) ( earlier post ), Achates Power announced it is developing a 2.7-liter, liter, 3-cylinder (i.e., The new Achates Power 2.7-liter

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Light Engine Power Powered 150

Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

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. While Honda aims to launch another hybrid compact by 2010, it also has plans for clean diesel engines in anything larger than a Civic.

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Nissan Gasoline-Electric GM 2010 100

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

The Korean version of the company will sell four models including a one-ton truck, a commercial minivan and both a six- and nine-passenger van. It is a significant step as Chinese automakers begin to establish themselves as serious competitors in the new automotive age. The vehicles will go on sale in the country beginning in April, 2010. .

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Chinese Companies South Korea Minivan 36

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2020

The minivan has a range of 300 kilometers on a single charge and supports DC fast charging. The Rong Guang electric vehicle has the same dimensions as the model powered by a standard internal combustion engine. Wuling Rong Guang EV. The latest member of the popular Rong Guang family will be available later this month.

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