Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2021

For customers, this delivers EV-like excitement, quietness and smooth acceleration, but with the confidence and convenience that comes with a fuel tank, and without the need to plug in to recharge. In March 2018 an e-POWER version of the popular Serena minivan was launched, which was followed by the all-new Kicks SUV e-POWER in June 2020.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2012

Two-thirds of owners surveyed said they expect their next vehicle to get better fuel mileage than the one they’re driving now, and fuel economy topped the list as the most important consideration when shopping for their next car, followed by quality and safety.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

VEZEL HYBRID. 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. VEZEL HYBRID. The hybrid’s fuel economy of 27.0 The gasoline realize fuel economy of 20.6 Hybrids Japan' Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

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. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. Fuel economy.

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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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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. The report finds that CO 2 emissions rates and fuel economy values reflect a very favorable multi-year trend beginning in MY 2005. 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

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Global annual sales of TMC hybrids. Cumulative sales in Japan of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) hybrid vehicles—including plug-in hybrids— reached 2.04 Globally, cumulative sales of TMC-produced hybrid vehicles since the first was launched in 1997 have now topped 4.60 Click to enlarge. million units, with 1.02

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Japan Toyota Hybrid Sale 268

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. Click to enlarge. l/100 km), which is 1.2

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2023

But to me, it simply seems absurd to pay over $125k for a four-seat SUV that can in all likelihood go literally anywhere off-road.if 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.

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Cars Minivan Jeep Toyota 111

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2014

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) Chrysler Brand will launch two plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) over the next several years, said Al Gardner, President and CEO of the Chrysler Brand, during the FCA Investor Day presentations at Auburn Hills, Mi. FCA will launch a PHEV minivan in 2016 to comply with ZEV requirements. —Bob Lee.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2012

Twenty-three percent of US car owners say that their interest in purchasing a hybrid vehicle has increased from a year ago, according to a new Harris Poll. The adoption curve for hybrid vehicles appears to wane with age. Beyond fuel choices, new car selection is also heavily based on opinions about vehicle quality.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

EPA projects that the hybrid share of new vehicle sales will increase to 4.3% As part of its 2010 estimates, EPA is projecting an increase in hybrid share to 4.3%, up from 2.3% The report confirms that average CO 2 emissions have decreased and fuel economy has increased each year beginning in 2005. in 2010, up from 2.3%

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2013

Huff Fuels, Engines and Emissions Research Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This website, jointly maintained by the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provides information such as official EPA “window label” fuel economy estimates for city, highway, and combined driving for all U.S.-legal

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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. EPA and its partners announced the world’s first series hydraulic hybrid urban delivery vehicle in 2006.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Now in its second year, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sets the bar high for five-passenger sedans. With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. The 2021 Sonata Hybrid comes in three trim levels of Blue, ES and Limited. Exterior Statement. More miles from up top.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2012

Hybrids of all types are projected to grow slightly to 4.0% Fuel economy improvements for the hybrid vehicles vary considerably from 5-10% for the larger, luxury hybrid vehicles to more than 40%. Fuel economy improvements for diesels range from 15% to 30% relative to gasoline counterparts. in MY 2009. in MY 2009.

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Fuel Economy 2011 Economy EPA 236

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2011

Fuel efficiency, safety innovation, and vehicle styling will be the three most important product issues influencing automotive consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, indicating a perceived shift in buying priorities, according to the 12 th annual global automotive survey conducted by KPMG LLP.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Other vehicles on display are to include the redesigned Prado and Fortuner SUVs and the India-market-leading Innova minivan.

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India Concept Toyota Minivan 218

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

A Very Trail-Ready Plug-in Hybrid. Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. With no battery charge the gasoline engine kicks-in resulting in the lower fuel economy number.

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Push EVs

MAY 9, 2023

plugin hybrids (PHEVs). As we noted for the neighbouring Swedish market , plugless hybrids (HEVs) are now passée in Norway, such is the country’s advanced stage of the EV transition. This is the first time Norway has seen 3 consecutive months with combined plugin share staying above 90% (see graph below). April’s combined share of 91.1%

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 18, 2023

liter turbocharged four-cylinder puts out 247 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque and has a mild-hybrid setup that includes regenerative braking. Wagons have often been stereotyped as boring – especially before the shift to minivans and later, SUVs, which made them seem cool again – but boring isn’t always bad. The cabin helps.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2021

Battery-gasoline hybrids go back more than 20 years to the first Toyota Prius, but real mainstream battery-only electric EVs are only in their second decade. For instance, the charge port will end up being where the gas fuel filler used to be, whether that makes sense for an electric vehicle or not. I’m hoping for the latter.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

If you opt for the automatic, the fuel economy is rated a bit better at 21/30/25. But let’s get real here, who will be buying the BRZ to squeeze miles from every tank of fuel? This is bordered on the right by a programmable display for water temperature, clock, fuel, amps and a G-meter display.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 84

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

On the product side, the summary asserted that: GM earns a disproportionate share of its profits from high-margin trucks and SUVs and is thus vulnerable to energy cost-driven shifts in consumer demand. plug-in series hybrid—featuring a 16 kWh battery pack and a 40-mile all-electric range.).

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

N ow that the number one automaker and the number two automaker has made the commitment to building Plug In hybrid / electric vehicles by 2010, another automotive giant is joining the race. Thus, Nissan will be offering serial plug in hybrids. It already has the Prius and five other hybrids selling in the U.S. Toyota ( TM ).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2015

The engine should yield fuel efficiency gains of more than 50% compared to a downsized, turbo-charged gasoline direct injection engine, while reducing the overall cost of the powertrain system, said Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates Power. Earlier post.) displacements, said Redon. Chris Atkinson.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Family Compact SUV Increases Power and Boosts Handling. It also turns off the fuel pump, unlocks the doors and switches on the hazard lights. by the IDBuzz minivan. The all-new 2021 Volkswagen ID4 AWD is a comfortable and well-designed compact SUV family vehicle. Pricing, Warranties and Safety.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Batteries not ready.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Following that, according Chryslers filings, will come electric-powered cars, SUVs and crossovers, some based on Fiat vehicles, according to the "viability plan" Chrysler submitted to the Treasury Department. said that Chrysler "will struggle to meet proposed fuel-efficiency standards."

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Whatever the method we eventually use to charge our vehicles, it is a welcome break from the smelly dirty world of disease-causing liquid fuel. you can go and get your tank filled up, or you can simply exchange the tank (or battery) for a full one and just pay the cost of the fuel (or electricity) with a little overhead to the station.

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