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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. Rong Guang EV. cubic meters of cargo space. Monza MHEVs.

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IIHS: small car driver death rates remain high

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Alongside vehicle safety ratings, driver death rates are another source of information consumers can use to inform their purchasing decisions. By that method, nine of the 20 models with the lowest death rates are luxury SUVs, two more are midsize luxury cars, and four others are minivans or very large SUVs.

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Customer story: Real-world examples of how our Emergency Mobile Charging Systems have made a difference

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They have installed the Emergency mobile EV charging system in a van with an energy capacity of 52 kWh.The system can charge two electric vehicles depending on the type of vehicle. And mounting the equipment in a minivan increases its mobility and enables the flexibility to provide electricity service anywhere.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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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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Tesla says Model S comes out on top in US-NCAP crash testing with lowest Vehicle Safety Score

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While the Model S is a sedan, it also exceeded the safety score of all SUVs and minivans, according to Tesla. The purpose of the US-NCAP is to provide consumers with comparative vehicle safety information to aid in vehicle purchase decisions. For this, Tesla factory installs a double bumper if the third row seat is ordered.

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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

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Bredesen said the state is committed to buying some of the vehicles for its own use, as well as helping to develop the necessary resources to support the vehicles, including installing charging stations in strategic locations such as downtown areas or shopping mall parking lots. (2

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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400 million in grants to purchase thousands of plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles for test demonstrations in several dozen locations; to deploy them and evaluate their performance; to install electric charging infrastructure; and to provide education and workforce training to support the transition to advanced electric transportation systems.

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