Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Toyota will increase production of the Highlander mid-size SUV in late 2013 at the company’s Princeton, Ind. The project is expected to create approximately 400 new jobs at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana, Inc. TMMI currently employs 4,800 and builds the Highlander, Sequoia full-size SUV and Sienna minivan.

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Highlander Indiana Toyota Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) engine production subsidiary in Thailand, Siam Toyota Manufacturing Co., The series consists of three pickup trucks, a minivan and an SUV.

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Thailand Diesel Toyota Engine 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2014

Vehicle segments revealed as emerging aluminum content leaders are pickup trucks, sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) and both mid-sized and full-size sedans. lbs (248 kg), SUVs at 410.3 lbs (186 kg) and minivans at 396.5 Fifty years of uninterrupted aluminum growth for North American manufactured light vehicles is guaranteed.

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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. kWh battery needs to be recharged.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

While overall sales growth has been slowing and market share battles are becoming increasingly competitive in the Chinese car and minivan market, the SUV and multipurpose vehicles (MPV) segments show significant strength. million and 1.2 million units sold, respectively. throughout the forecast window to reach 30.6 million by 2021.

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Chinese Market Minivan Purchase 150

Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Redesigned 2025 Audi Q3 stuck on video UK pushes again oppose on ICE vehicles to 2035, similar EU Frontline pairs electrical motor with guide for MGB restomod Minivans don’t adequately offer protection to rear-seat passengers: IIHS Czinger would possibly starting Urus-style tremendous SUV as 2nd type order Hyundai steps up Georgia EV manufacturing (..)

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Automobile Audi Minivan Georgia 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2020

Despite manufacturers’ efforts to make them safer, the smallest late-model cars remain the most dangerous, according to the most recent driver death rates calculated by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. Very large SUVs have the lowest overall death rate of any vehicle category with 15 fatalities per million registered vehicle years.

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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. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 100

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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Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 80

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2011

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN), Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) vehicle production subsidiary in Indonesia, plans to increase the annual production capacity of TMMIN’s Karawang Plant from 100,000 vehicles to 140,000 vehicles by early 2013. began in 2004 and was followed by the “Fortuner” SUV in 2005, making Indonesia an.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Most electric cars today are being manufactured by either legacy automakers that are new to EV technology, or by companies like Rivian that are new to making cars,” Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing at Consumer Reports , said in a release. “It SUVs, crossovers, and minivans were next.

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Automobile Toyota Hybrid Kia 111

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2014

In addition, two minivans were subjected to coastdowns to examine the similarity in derived coefficients for two duplicate vehicles of the same model. The SUV, a 2009 Ford Explorer with a 4-liter V6 engine, was also tested while towing an enclosed trailer. Using a rooftop cargo box with the SUV decreased fuel economy from 24.9

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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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Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93

Baua Electric

JULY 6, 2023

The Pristine 600e miniature SUV is in line with the second one month of Stellantis’ eCMP platform already worn via the Citroen C4, DS 3 Crossback, Opel/Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka, Peugeot 208 and 2008 and the just lately introduced Jeep Avenger. All 3 are constructed at Stellantis’ manufacturing facility in Kenitra, Morocco.

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Hyundai Serbia Toyota Citroen 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

Data for MY 2011 are final; data for MY 2012 are preliminary and based on projected vehicle production values provided to EPA by manufacturers. The number of SUV, pickup, minivan, and van models that have combined EPA label values of 20 mpg (11.8 There are almost 3 times more SUVs with combined labels of 25 mpg (9.4

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Manufacturer-specific technology adoption over time for key technologies. 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. There are more than twice as many SUV models that achieve 25 mpg (9.4 Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Cadillac is the worst-rated domestic manufacturer and ranks near the very bottom at 28. The Model X SUV remained “Much-Worse-Than-Average” for reliability, with ongoing problems including the falcon-wing doors and center display screen. While the Chrysler 300 improves to “Average,” the Pacifica minivan falls to “Below-Average.”

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Dodge Chrysler Yukon Buick 207

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

The detailed data supporting the report were obtained directly from automobile manufacturers. The Trends report has been published annually since 1975 and covers all passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans, and all but the largest pickup trucks and vans. l/100 km), followed by car SUVs at 24.5 mpg, respectively.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2018

The application isn’t just limited to SUVs and minivans, we are seeing it in pick-up trucks and small cars. We see the door ring and our hot-stamped solutions continue to move through the industry. We are working with more customers to implement them into more vehicles, and we see it taking place across vehicles lines.

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Acura Honda 2019 Minivan 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

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). Nearly every manufacturer increased fuel economy in MY2009, resulting in lower CO 2 emission rates. Characteristics of new LDVs for six model years.

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Fuel Economy 2009 2010 EPA 210

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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Mercedes Tesla Vehicles Toyota 317

Electric Auto Association

APRIL 1, 2021

“Mothers are driving the kids, the dog, and lots of stuff around town and there haven’t been a lot of electric minivans. Many EVs are made for the luxury market, which is more traditionally men.” Carmakers need to attract women with the type of vehicles that many women with families need,” she said.

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San Francisco Minivan Purchase Gas-Electric 94

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2011

The vehicle categories seeing the most significant response increases in the 2011 survey compared with 2010 were SUVs, luxury vehicles, large pick-up trucks, and cross-overs. KPMG interviewed 200 global executives, representing vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, from October through November. Investments.

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Push EVs

JUNE 12, 2023

Notice that every member of the top 10 is (approximately) a mid-sized SUV or crossover, save for the ID.Buzz. 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). The runners up were the Volkswagen ID.4, 4, and the BMW iX1.

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Market Plugin Tesla Norway 59

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed guidelines to encourage automobile manufacturers to limit the distraction risk for in-vehicle electronic devices. Risk odds ratios above 1.00 indicate increasing driving risks while risk odds. ratios below 1.00 indicate protective effects. Source: NHTSA. Click to enlarge.

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Transportation Vehicles Los Angeles Missouri 210

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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Parts Cars Ford IDEA 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2012

Most small, 2 wheel drive SUVs from MY 1975-2011 have been reclassified from trucks to cars; this lowers the absolute truck share, particularly since the mid-1980s when SUV sales began to increase rapidly. Most manufacturers increased fuel economy in MY 2010, resulting in lower CO 2 emission rates.

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Fuel Economy 2011 EPA Economy 236

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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Volt Plug-in GM Chrysler 170

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

If you consider buying one, make sure you plan on spending time off-pavement seeking sand, mud and snow, as its DNA is far different from any other SUV on the market. The Wrangler Rubicon 4xe, however, with four doors and a longer wheelbase meant the ride would be more in-line with other SUVs. liter turbocharged gasoline engine.

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Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV 78

Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

Mr. Ghosn said Nissan envisioned a broad range of electric vehicles , starting with small cars, and adding: “It’s not only about a small city car or a small minivan. And by the end of the decade two more hybrids will join the Escape SUV in Ford's gasoline-electric lineup. Tags: manufacturers.

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Nissan Gasoline-Electric GM 2010 100

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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Market Motorcycles Saturn Prius 70

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

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. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Our road tests are based on this one-week drive of a new vehicle.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. doesn’t have a ranking system for the cars, crossovers, minivans and trucks we review. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Exterior Statement. Clean Fleet Report.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Founded in 2003, Silicon Valley based Tesla Motors is currently the only car manufacturer in the US or Europe manufacturing and selling highway capable electric vehicles in serial production. Here we offer some insight into these newcomers and their potential impact on the future of green motoring. Tesla Motors. Fisker Automotive.

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Green Cars Green Fisker Parts 50

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2011

Its manufacturing joint ventures and major brands all set new annual sales marks, enabling GM to remain the leader among global automakers in its largest market (US sales crested 2.2 We will also continue to grow our manufacturing capability while addressing the sustainable development of China’s automotive industry.

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2010 GM China Sale 199

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Family Compact SUV Increases Power and Boosts Handling. Volkswagen brings its EV manufacturing to America. by the IDBuzz minivan. The all-new 2021 Volkswagen ID4 AWD is a comfortable and well-designed compact SUV family vehicle. ID4 Differences: Rear-Wheel Drive vs. All-Wheel Drive. VW adds AWD to the ID4.

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All-Electric Miles SUV Charging 72

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2013

While the Model S is a sedan, it also exceeded the safety score of all SUVs and minivans, according to Tesla. Tested vehicles are purchased from dealerships across the country; the vehicles are not supplied directly to NHTSA by the manufacturer. Based on the data, Tesla said, it achieved a combined record of “5.4

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