The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2023

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. At least the Kia’s price point is attractive. I was once a Pathfinder owner - a first-gen four-door. Too bad it isn't.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

has licensed its Nissan Machining Roughening Process (NMRP), a proprietary technology used in making automotive engines, to German machine tool manufacturer Gebr. Also known as “mirror bore coating” for its mirror-like finish, iron spray coating helps manufacturers reduce engine weight through the elimination of the cast iron liners.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. The only minivan with a plug. If Chrysler had their way, you will see it more as a multi-purpose vehicle than a minivan. The minivan stigma is exactly that, as the Pacifica Hybrid is as modern and versatile as anything on the road.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. To further its electrification commitment, Toyota has released two 2021 hybrid-only models–the Venza crossover and the Sienna minivan. Next up for 2021 is the all-new Sienna Hybrid minivan, which previously was powered only by a gasoline V6. Pricing and Warranties.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Although automakers have had to slash prices in an effort to cut full inventory levels in the near term, the future in China may still hold promise if adjustments are made to automakers’ strategies, according to PwC in its September Autofacts Analyst Note. —Rick Hanna, Global Automotive Leader, PwC. million and 1.2 million by 2021.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As the best sport wagons tend to be manufactured overseas and a sound business case has to be made before the automaker is willing to make the necessary investments to export them into our market. Wagons haven’t been fashionable in North America since they were supplanted by the minivan in the 1980s.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

If you are one of those “I will never drive a minivan” type of persons, please keep reading. When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. Ready to ride.

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Baua Electric

JULY 6, 2023

The automobile used to be no longer made as a result of former proprietor Fiat Chrysler Vehicles didn’t have the correct platform for it, and a unmarried product used to be incapable of soaking up the prices of a brandnew structure. All 3 are constructed at Stellantis’ manufacturing facility in Kenitra, Morocco.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The cells are produced by Electrovaya’s proprietary non-toxic production process which does not use massive quantities of toxic n-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP), unlike most other commercial lithium-ion battery manufacturers. Electrovaya provided the Li-ion battery packs for Chrysler’s test fleet of plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans.

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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. Engines and Technologies.

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Push EVs

JUNE 12, 2023

I expect – in terms of demand – the sky is the limit for this model (as it would also be for anything similarly good value from other manufacturers). At a different price point, the Lexux RZ450E stepped up its delivery volume modestly, from its launch of 14 units in April, to 51 units in May. The Volkswagen ID. 1 may come after that.

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Setec Powerr

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The frequency and cost of maintenance will depend on the type of charging station and usage level, as well as the manufacturer’s recommendations. The Emergency mobile EV charging system is installed on the minivan to avoid the complicated environment.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

gross margin of 25% for Model S upon realizing the manufacturing efficiencies associated with an annualized. Tesla also said that it remains on plan for an exclusive showing of the Model X—a vehicle that combines the functionality of a minivan “ with a design as cool as an SUV ”—later this year. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

number of shares and price range—are yet to be determined. Chrysler also manufactures the FIRE engine for the Fiat 500, which incorporates Fiat’s MultiAir technology. Chrysler started manufacturing its first production EV in late 2012, the FIAT 500e, with limited sales to US consumers. Details of the offering—i.e.,

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 26, 2023

There were simply fewer coupe buyers as Americans ran to minivans and the earliest family-friendly SUVs. As all domestic manufacturers believed between 1982 and 2010 or so, the European car was more sophisticated, had better performance and handling, and in general a more desirable customer base than a domestic car.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 23, 2009

Electrified vehicles may increase their share of the worldwide market much quicker than many of us expected as manufacturers line up to introduce new vehicles with an electric spin. Tags: Green cars Hybrid cars Latest news Toyota Toyota hybrid minivan Toyota hybrids Toyota Prius Toyota SAI.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2009

Miller of Synovate believes that in the US “ 20% of the people are willing to pay up to 10% of the vehicle’s purchase price more (i.e. He shared research that “ People assume a quieter minivan is a safer minivan. Edwards believes that “ Gas prices alone are not what will increase hybrid sales.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

The GM Viability Determination notes that the company is in the early stages of an operational turnaround in which it has made material progress in a number of areas, including purchasing, product design, manufacturing, brand rationalization and its dealer network. Tags: Plug-ins Policy Vehicle Manufacturers.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Homeowners can illuminate the eaves with iridescent icicles, shroud their shrubs with twinkling mesh nets, or mount massive menorahs on their minivans. Meanwhile, manufacturers continued to market new products. The GE lights were still out of reach for the average consumer, but prices quickly dropped as competitors entered the market.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

Pricing and Warranties. The 2022 BRZ comes in two models, Premium and Limited, with these base prices, including the mandatory $960 destination and delivery fee. If you are ready to scrap the minivan and SUV, get down to your local Subaru dealer and tell the sales representative you need to take a long, winding test drive.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

In an interview Monday, Mr. Ghosn said Nissan decided to accelerate development of battery-powered vehicles because of high gasoline prices and environmental concerns, not just because of the need to meet stricter fuel-economy standards. Tags: manufacturers. Nissan also expects to sell a lineup of electric vehicles globally by 2012.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

The Korean version of the company will sell four models including a one-ton truck, a commercial minivan and both a six- and nine-passenger van. The vans and small trucks however, should be well placed to succeed with many private entrepreneurs preferring trucks and vans with lower prices and higher quality.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2021

Harley-Davidson, the legendary and revered American manufacturer of motorcycles, announced that it is establishing LiveWire as a separate electric motorcycle brand on July 8,2021, just in time for the first of nine outdoor International Motorcycle Shows. Next up will be the ID.Buzz electric minivan. Not an H or D in sight.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid comes in three trim levels, with these base prices that include the $1,005 freight charges. doesn’t have a ranking system for the cars, crossovers, minivans and trucks we review. And all of this for a base price under $29,000. Blue $28,775 SEL $30,805 Limited $36,305. Clean Fleet Report.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Speaking to the business newspaper, he stated that the company would introduce a hybrid version of its Freed minivan in 2011 and he corroborated an earlier report that the company would introduce a battery electric vehicle by 2015.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

It is such a natural place for them it is a wonder all other manufacturers don’t go to this placement. Missing–common on SUVs in this price range–was wireless charging, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Pricing and Warranties. Going where no Jeep has done before.

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Electric Vehicles India

JANUARY 18, 2023

Tata Motors, one of the top three manufacturers in India, has the greatest market share in both the passenger and commercial EV markets. To further expand its offering, the company recently unveiled the Magic EV minivan, which is primarily designed for last-mile commercial services.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. Apr 22, 2009 - Chrysler invented the minivan 25 years ago. Postal Service.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Volkswagen brings its EV manufacturing to America. Pricing, Warranties and Safety. by the IDBuzz minivan. There are two 2021 ID4 AWD models, with these prices including the $1,195 destination fee, but no optional equipment. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Pricing for the Circuit has not been announced but will likely undercut the Tesla. Pricing for the Circuit has not been announced but will likely undercut the Tesla. Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) rules are, as the name implies, based on an average fuel economy of all the vehicles a manufacturer sells. 24.17% CBS Corp 6.76

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 2, 2023

Revisiting and updating the past Volkswagen walked away from the bus and van market right about the time minivans became the rage, though it did soldier on with the low-volume Type 2 Vanagon until 2002. Pricing Volkswagen will announce pricing closer to when the ID.Buzz goes on sale in 2024.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Postal Service with a fleet of 250 all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivans in Michigan, North Carolina and the New York City area beginning later this year. And that will be determined by how fast manufacturers get up to speed with production, and how quickly consumers make the jump."

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Plug In Partners

OCTOBER 8, 2007

based minivan in Tokyo, followed by a plug-in hybrid sedan at Los Angeles. concept unveiled in Frankfurt is to give VW a low-cost, rear engine, affordable vehicle, both the minivan and plug-in hybrid should carry a meager price tag if they come to production. Tags: manufacturers. Apparently, VW is set to unveil an Up!-based

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

This approach allows automobile manufacturers to create packages of technologies that can be tailored to meet specific cost and effectiveness targets, as opposed to developing diesel or full hybrid alternatives that offer a single large benefit, but at a significant cost increase.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. People wont buy a full car.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler , Dodge , AutoblogGreen Exclusive , SAE World Congress Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day by Sebastian Blanco on Apr 22nd 2009 at 7:48PM Two months ago we went for a ride in the Dodge Circuit EV.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Like shopping malls for example, or very nearly any manufacturer or industrial consumer. But the batterypack is the most expensive part of the car -- it can cost thousands of dollars and equate to half the vehicle price. Im certain that they have customers that make 240 KW look like a 9v battery.

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