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Road Test: 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

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Hybrid A Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan Do you have a family of 4, 5, 6 or 7–and a dog? An efficient family hauler Smooth Fuel-Sipping Power Clean Fleet Report drove the front-wheel drive 2025 Toyota Sienna Platinum, powered by Toyota’s hybrid system of a 2.5-liter, Your numbers may differ. With 0-60 in 8.6

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2024 Honda Prologue: Japan’s most American brand gets serious about EVs

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Over the years, the company has pioneered a number of advanced powertrain technologies, including both natural gas and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The minivan didn’t help the smaller Japanese company, which exited passenger cars in 1993 and the US market altogether in January 2009.

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Road Test: 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz RWD

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Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and other efficient powertrains. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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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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Report: Toyota To Launch Lithium-Ion Prius Minivan Hybrid In Early 2011

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will introduce a new Prius minivan equipped with Li-ion batteries early next year—the first of a coming rollout of hybrids equipped with Li-ion packs. The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor Corp. It will likely feature three rows of seats for carrying five to seven people.

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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. As a result, the Monza’s fuel consumption is as low as 4.7

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Honda President: Hybrid Freed Minivan Around 2011, EV By 2015

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Honda Motor will introduce a hybrid version of its Freed minivan around 2011, President Takanobu Ito told The Nikkei in an interview. For the hybrid minivan expected as early as 2011, the company plans to launch a hybrid version of its mainstay Freed. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.