Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2020

FCA also has selected Waymo as its exclusive strategic partner for L4 autonomous technology across the FCA fleet and has already started to work with Waymo to imagine future FCA products for the movement of people and goods operated by the Waymo Driver. Our now four-year partnership with Waymo continues to break new ground.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

On Friday, Chrysler Group LLC announced it was withdrawing from service its test fleet of plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) to conduct a battery-pack upgrade. Three of the fleet’s 109 pickups equipped with plug-in hybrid powertrains sustained damage when their prototype 12.9-kWh The fleet accumulated more than 1.3

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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 Clean 74

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2009

Chrysler unveiled four all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivan concepts to the US Postal Service (USPS) in Washington, DC, as part of the USPS Earth Day celebration. Chrysler’s ENVI group leveraged the flexibility of its electric-vehicle strategy to demonstrate an all-electric version of its best-selling minivan.

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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. Clean Fleet Report reviewed the former model highly. Story and photos by John Faulkner. Smooth Power and Fuel Sipping. Your numbers may differ.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 100

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2018

Uber and Toyota anticipate that mass-produced autonomous vehicles of the future will be owned and operated by mutually agreed upon third party autonomous fleet operators. The initial “Autono-MaaS” (autonomous-mobility as a service) fleet will be based on Toyota’s Sienna Minivan platform.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. In 464 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8 The only minivan with a plug. Clean Fleet Report, on an all in-town test loop, never exceeding 45 mph, and encountering many stop lights, achieved 46.2

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Baua Electric

APRIL 8, 2024

“Not only are we investing in this project, but we will also bring our know-how and expertise to ensure inbound and outbound logistics, while some of these vehicles could ultimately be used to decarbonize our fleet.” Electrek’s Take Volvo EM90 minivan; via Volvo Cars.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

If you are one of those “I will never drive a minivan” type of persons, please keep reading. When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 26, 2012

Chrysler has increased its efforts with plug-in hybrid technology after launching the second phase of a demonstration fleet deployment project.

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Minivan Chrysler Plug-in Plug 46

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

Duke Energy and FPL Group will begin this transition in the coming years with the goal that 100% of all new fleet vehicles will be plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) by 2020. Currently, the only near-term options for available PEV supply are sedans, minivans, vans and a few bucket trucks.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 3, 2018

Vehicle fleet managers may be the first to convert wholesale to electric vehicles, because their decisions start and end with cost, and electric miles are cheaper than gas. Mercedes-Benz has made a commitment to offering a full range of electric commercial vehicles from minivans to semi-trucks.

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Mercedes Minivan Germany Gas-Electric 82

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2016

These vehicles would join Waymo’s existing fleet, which are currently being tested in four US cities. Waymo will also receive 100 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV minivans from FCA built uniquely to support self-driving operation. Earlier post.)

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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. note -- Chris chose just two worst cars partly for this reason, and partly because of a smaller press fleet where he lives.

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Cars Minivan Jeep Toyota 111

Baua Electric

JANUARY 12, 2024

Kia’s new modular electric vehicle concept – that goes from micro-car to minivan to small truck to full-sized van – introduced at CES has its first customer: Uber. According to a press release, Uber is adding the PV5 as an option for drivers, all part of its goal to run an entirely electric fleet worldwide by 2040.

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Kia Las Vegas Minivan Solar 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Sales volumes last month were up year over year by more than 6% but down from December, thanks in part to improved supply and added fleet sales. Meanwhile, vans and minivans had the lowest incentives, with less than 1% of ATP. A year ago, in January 2022, the average ATP was more than $900 above the average MSRP.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2011

Chrysler is deploying a test and demo fleet of 25 Chrysler PHEV minivans and 140 Ram 1500 PHEV pickup trucks to 12 partners including local municipalities, state governments, universities and energy companies across the United States. Earlier post.).

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San Francisco Chrysler PHEV Parts 199

Green Car Reports

JUNE 8, 2018

Waymo, the self-driving car unit of Google's parent company, Alphabet, put in an order for 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans last week to put into test fleets around the country. Riders will be able to summon the vans as taxis and be whisked to their destination complete with a "driver" who isn't actually driving.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

In fact, the company does: 23 minivans and 109 pickup trucks on the roads for almost a year now, all prototypes to test the technology. Ask most people about Chrysler's plug-in hybrid prototype program, and you'll get something like, "Huh? Chrysler has plug-in hybrids?"

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

In April 2009, Chrysler unveiled four all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivan concepts to the US Postal Service (USPS) in Washington, DC. In August, Chrysler took $70 million in grants from the US Department of Energy to develop a test fleet of 220 hybrid pickup trucks and minivans. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Electrovaya provided the Li-ion battery packs for Chrysler’s test fleet of plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. Last Friday, Chrysler announced it was withdrawing from service the test fleet of PHEVs for a battery-pack upgrade. Cell capacities range from 2 Ah to 200 Ah. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2009

A prototype electric minivan for the USPS. If approved, Chrysler LLC plans to use funds to build a demonstration fleet of the plug-in hybrid (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs), as well as create a new-vehicle electrification technology and manufacturing center located in Michigan. Click to enlarge.

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Chrysler Manufacturer Minivan PHEV 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2023

ID.Buzz minivan (already on sale in Europe). Clean Fleet Report will deliver more details when we get to spend some time behind the wheel of the ID7. The post News: 2025 Volkswagen ID7 first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Story by John Faulkner and Michael Coates. Photos by John Faulkner and Volkswagen.

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Europe China SUV Clean 87

Baua Electric

JULY 6, 2023

They had their own fleet control app and booking platform; this is also coming to us, and a lot of knowledge about safety conditions on U.S. ” In Austin, the corporate will first of all utility short-wheelbase variations of the ID Buzz electrical minivan imported from Europe for the checking out program. .

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Austin Texas Minivan Europe 52

Green Car Reports

JUNE 26, 2015

Back in 2011, New York City chose a new vehicle to replace the majority of its taxi fleet, then a hodgepodge of Ford Crown Victoria sedans, various hybrid models, and a few minivans. Dubbed the "Taxi of Tomorrow," that vehicle is an adapted version of the Nissan NV200 small van.

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Taxi Nissan New York City New York 60

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 7, 2024

Expenditure If you are going on a trip in two, then you definitely should not spend money on a minivan or a large SUV. The post Top 4 Tips on How to Choose a Car for a Trip first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Thanks to a safe car, you can avoid unforeseen situations and just enjoy the trip.

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Cars UAE Minivan SUV 55

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

The report found that fuel economy for the US fleet continues to improve. 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. Model year (MY) 2016 vehicle fuel economy was 24.7 ft 2 (-0.4%).

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Green Car Reports

MAY 7, 2012

Chrysler has completed the roll-out of its small fleet of Town & Country plug-in hybrids, after delivering the first vehicles at the beginning of April. Only 25 of the plug-in minivans have been produced, as part of a two-year test suitability and public reaction to the vehicles.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Chrysler debuts all-electric minivan Alisa PriddleThe Detroit News April 22, 2009 12:00 PM Chrysler LLC is celebrating Earth Day with the presentation of four all-electric minivans to the United States Postal Service in Washington today.

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Chrysler Minivan All-Electric Washington 28

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 7, 2022

This system has been integrated into a Sienna Hybrid minivan for future testing under real world conditions. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. The use of the Sienna is no accident as it is one of Toyota’s most recently upgraded models.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2022

A minivan will be ideal for someone but be way too large for someone else! The post Feature: Choosing the Right Car to Suit Your Needs first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. Or will you ever drive it to an airport and need to be able to fit a suitcase in the back? Size really is an important factor for anyone.

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Cars Minivan Personal Cheap 70

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 18, 2022

They are not science experiments or beta testing projects (with some exceptions that we won’t go into), but functional vehicles that work at whatever task is thrown their way–from hauling people (still waiting on a full electric minivan, Chrysler) to lighting up your house in a power outage (thank you, Ford Lightning ).

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Sale Nissan Hummer GMC 92

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Chrysler Group LLC, working in partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE), will deliver 10 demonstration fleet Ram 1500 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) pickup trucks to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). Earlier post.). The grant, totaling $48 million from DOE and $49.4

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 2, 2009

While Toyota's press conference today at the Los Angeles Auto Show covered the new 2011 Toyota Sienna minivan, a very special Prius hybrid on the show floor signaled the company's first tentative step into the world of plug-in vehicles. Toyota will deliver the first of 150 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrids early next year.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 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. Fuel economy average for the US fleet, per the Trends report, is 24.1 They comprise the most comprehensive database of its kind. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy 312

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

The fleet-wide average real world MY 2011 personal vehicle CO 2 emissions value is 398 g/mi and average fuel economy is 22.4 The number of SUV, pickup, minivan, and van models that have combined EPA label values of 20 mpg (11.8 l/100 km), both slightly worse relative to MY 2010. l/100km) or more.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

This morning, the company's Opel unit announced that it would test a fleet of Opel Meriva small minivans converted to electric power in Germany. Last summer, Karl Stracke, the vice president of global vehicle engineering of General Motors, said the company planned to test three battery-electric vehicles in different global regions.

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