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These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Segment-by-Segment Breakdown The study lists the most reliable vehicles across different categories, with Toyota Motor Corporation achieving the most segment awards. Methodology of the Study The study reflects the experiences of over 30,000 owners of 2021 model-year vehicles after three years.

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Sierra Silverado Lexus Tundra

These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Segment-by-Segment Breakdown The study lists the most reliable vehicles across different categories, with Toyota Motor Corporation achieving the most segment awards. Methodology of the Study The study reflects the experiences of over 30,000 owners of 2021 model-year vehicles after three years.

Sierra

Sierra Silverado Lexus Tundra

Study finds older drivers more likely to buy new vehicles

Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2013

A new study by Michael Sivak, research professor at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI), found that in 2011, the peak probability of buying a new vehicle per driver in the US was among those between 55 and 64 years of age—a shift from four years earlier, when that peaked with the 35-to-44-year-old age group.

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Buy 2007 Vehicles 2011

Ducker: automotive aluminum content to hit explosive growth from 2015 to 2025; 50 years of uninterrupted growth “guaranteed”

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2014

The study surveyed all major automakers and forecasts that Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler will become the biggest users of aluminum sheet in the next decade. The study finds that every leading automaker will have numerous aluminum body and closure programs by 2025. lbs (186 kg) and minivans at 396.5 Click to enlarge.

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2015 North America Minivan 2012

When They Electrified Christmas

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In much of the world, December is a month of twinkling lights. Whether for religious or secular celebrations, the variety and functionality of lights have exploded in recent years, abetted by cheap and colorful LEDs and compact electronics. But decorative lights aren't new. But decorative lights aren't new.

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Light Kansas City New York Washington

National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2010

Various combinations of commercially available technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and other light-duty vehicles over the next 15 years without compromising vehicle performance or safety, according to a new report by the National Research Council.

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Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Available

ORNL researchers quantify the effect of increasing highway speed on fuel economy

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2013

legal light-duty vehicles from 1984 to present. Data has been collected for 23 light-duty vehicles at ORNL’s vehicle research laboratory and a valuable data set for 51 vehicles was loaned to ORNL by Chrysler, LLC under a non-disclosure agreement. Analysis has focused on speeds of 50, 60, 70 and 80 mph. [ Footnotes. [ Thomas, H-L.

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Achates Power building 2.7L opposed-piston light-duty engine; exceeding CAFE 2025, Tier 3 targets at lower cost

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

six-piston) light-duty version of its opposed piston engine (OPE) in both diesel- and gasoline-fueled versions. Achates will demonstrate the engine in 2018 in a driveable light-duty truck. The light-duty engine is a “basic” Achates opposed piston 2-stroke engine, said Redon—i.e., liter, 3-cylinder (i.e.,

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Light Engine Power Powered

Toyota Connected’s ‘Cabin Awareness’ concept uses new tech to detect occupants

Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2022

The autonomous-vehicle company is testing the technology in its fleet of Toyota Sienna AutonoMaaS (Autonomous Mobility as a Service) ( earlier post ) minivans at its headquarters in Michigan and will soon begin testing in public AV deployments in Arlington, Texas, and Ann Arbor, Michigan, with additional deployments coming in late 2022.

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Concept Toyota Connect Connected

UC Davis, ITDP report finds shared mobility essential for realizing full benefits of electrification and automation

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2017

STEPS is a multidisciplinary research consortium, part of the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis.). The study is global, breaking the world into eight regions including five major markets: United States, Europe, China, India, and Brazil. RethinkX offers aggressive forecast for shared, autonomous, electric transportation.

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Davis Climate Change Transportation Miles

NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

To address this request, the NRC formed the Committee on the Assessment of Technologies for Improving Light-Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy. Spark-ignition (SI) engines will continue to be the primary source of propulsion for light-duty vehicles in the United States over the time frame of the report (next 15 years).

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Fuel Downsizing Fuel Economy Diesel

FCA unveils Chrysler Portal concept: next-gen family transportation for Millenials; electric, semi-autonomous, connected, flexible

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

FCA US has been studying the millennial generation for more than 20 years, using ethnographic research to gain insight into current and emerging wants and needs. During charging, the Chrysler winged badge on the front fascia pulses with light to indicate the battery pack’s charge level.

Chrysler

Chrysler Connect Connected Concept

Achates OPGCI project targeting 50% fuel efficiency gains over downsized GDI engine at reduced cost

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2015

liter opposed-piston, gasoline compression ignition engine applicable to large passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, SUVs and minivans. In 2014, Achates presented results of an in-depth study on OP2S performance and emissions in a light-duty truck application in an SAE paper. displacements, said Redon. Earlier post.). Kessler, J.,

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Downsizing Engine Fuel Gasoline

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These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

Study finds older drivers more likely to buy new vehicles

Ducker: automotive aluminum content to hit explosive growth from 2015 to 2025; 50 years of uninterrupted growth “guaranteed”

When They Electrified Christmas

National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

ORNL researchers quantify the effect of increasing highway speed on fuel economy

Achates Power building 2.7L opposed-piston light-duty engine; exceeding CAFE 2025, Tier 3 targets at lower cost

Toyota Connected’s ‘Cabin Awareness’ concept uses new tech to detect occupants

UC Davis, ITDP report finds shared mobility essential for realizing full benefits of electrification and automation

NRC report finds significant number of near-term technologies could greatly reduce fuel consumption in passenger cars

FCA unveils Chrysler Portal concept: next-gen family transportation for Millenials; electric, semi-autonomous, connected, flexible

Achates OPGCI project targeting 50% fuel efficiency gains over downsized GDI engine at reduced cost

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