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The NTSB Wants More Speed-Limiting Tech in New Vehicles

The Truth About Cars

New cars have all sorts of driver monitoring tech on board that can tell when a person is paying attention or has their hands on the wheel, but the National Transportation Safety Board feels there’s a need for more. Five other vehicles were involved, including a minivan with seven people inside.

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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

Green Car Congress

The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975. ft 2 (2.4%); cars increased 1 ft 2 (2.1%); minivans/vans increased 1.0 The report found that fuel economy for the US fleet continues to improve.

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Who will be in the driver’s seat?

Electric Auto Association

An early adopter Sinclair’s first venture into the world of clean energy vehicles came in the early 2000’s when she and her husband purchased a Ford Escape Hybrid, a car they still own today. From there, the couple leased a Mercedes B-Class Electric, followed by a Honda Clarity EV.

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

Green Car Congress

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. The EPA report is the authoritative reference for carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions, fuel economy, and powertrain technology trends for new personal vehicles in the United States.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

Green Car Congress

Consumer preferences for ergonomics and comfort, and telematics/personal assistance services also rose significantly, according to executive perceptions captured by the KPMG survey. Honda ranked seventh, ahead of Ford, and Toyota ranked ninth just ahead of General Motors. Forecast for Mergers and Acquisitions.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

Clean Fleet Report

In an odd marketing twist, the new Ford Mustang Mach-E is an all-new all-electric car, but wears a hugely iconic name that is nothing like traditional Mustangs except for its horse badge and vigorous powertrain. Next up will be the ID.Buzz electric minivan. A new old brand. It supplements, not replaces, the traditional fossil-fuel car.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Electric Microbus for North America appears, at last

Charged EVs

The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric minivan has been coming to North America for a long, long time. Ford, Hyundai, Kia, and GM will all launch vehicles into that segment over the next couple of years. That put it squarely in competition with segment leaders Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Now we know VW will join them. So the U.S.