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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. Tags: Brief. 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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Kia Debuts Refreshed Sorento In South Korea

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As it did with the Carnival minivan, Kia mimicked the Telluride’s muscular lines with the updated styling, though changes focus mostly on the front end. The tail lights have new shapes, and the rear bumper is slightly different than before.& & Updates in the cabin include a new dash with a large curved display panel and two 12.3-inch

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GM’s Sales in China Surpass 1.5 Million Units

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Domestic sales of China’s best-selling vehicle, the Wuling minivan, surpassed 500,000 units for the year, while sales of the Wuling Rong Guang minivan topped 20,000 units in October for the fourth consecutive month. FAW-GM Light Duty Commercial Vehicle Co. Tags: Brief. from October 2008.

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EPA reports decline in CO2 and increase in fuel economy from new US LDVs in 2009; projects increase in new hybrid vehicle share to 4.3% in 2010

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Since 1975, the report notes, overall new light-duty vehicle CO 2. The annual report provides data on the CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and technology characteristics of new light-duty vehicles (cars, minivans, sport utility vehicles, and pickup trucks). Tags: Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Market Background. mpg (10.45

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GM Sets New January Sales Record in China

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Its three volume models—the Wuling Sunshine and Wuling Rong Guang minivans and Chevrolet Spark mini-car—ll delivered best-ever monthly sales. Demand for the joint venture’s light-duty commercial vehicles totaled 8,795 units. Tags: Brief. FAW-GM also enjoyed its best monthly sales since its establishment last August.

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DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

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Advanced Technology Powertrains for Light-Duty Vehicles (ATP-LD). Develop a flexible combustion system for their minivan platform based on a downsized, turbocharged engine that uses direct gasoline injection, recirculation of exhaust gases, and flexible intake air control to reduce emissions. 37,328,933. Grantee Project Award.

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FPL Group and Duke Energy Pledge 10-year, $600M+ Commitment to Transition Fleets to PHEVs and EVs

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Currently, the only near-term options for available PEV supply are sedans, minivans, vans and a few bucket trucks. FPL Group’s principal subsidiaries are NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the largest generator in North America of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and Florida Power & Light Company, which serves 4.5

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