Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) engine production subsidiary in Thailand, Siam Toyota Manufacturing Co., STM), will from 2015, expand the production capacity of diesel engines used in Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle Project (IMV) series vehicles to meet increasing demand in emerging markets.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2014

It also forecasts that the number of vehicles with complete aluminum body structures will reach 18% of North American production, from less than 1% today. Vehicle segments revealed as emerging aluminum content leaders are pickup trucks, sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) and both mid-sized and full-size sedans. lbs (180 kg).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Among the top-level findings was that Model year 2013 vehicles achieved an average of 24.1 l/100 km)—a 0.5 Adjusted fuel economy distribution by model year. Source: EPA.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

However, automakers frequently run vehicles under development in places they never intend on selling them and employees sometimes leak information. However, plenty would opt for a wagon variant if such a vehicle were provided. Wagons haven’t been fashionable in North America since they were supplanted by the minivan in the 1980s.

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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. —Joe Nolan, IIHS senior vice president of vehicle research. Minicars have the highest at 82.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

The automotive market in China is declining faster than expected due to economic uncertainty and government restrictions over vehicle ownership. While minivans and cars continue to struggle, dropping by 40% and 1.4%, respectively, through the first half of the year, SUV and MPV sales improved by 52% and 34%, respectively, year-over-year to 2.6

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

An organization with greater than 30 years of enjoy restomodding MGs and alternative British vintage vehicles has introduced a fresh providing for the MGB. Consumers can make a choice from electrical or V-8 powertrains, and in each instances there’s a guide transmission.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Consumer Reports has concluded its annual car reliability survey and the resulting data for 2023 has not been kind to all-electric vehicles. However, standard hybrids actually outperformed every other group with 26 percent fewer problems than vehicles wholly reliant on gasoline.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

In its letter to its shareholders reporting Q3 performance, Tesla Motors said that it had received a letter of intent from Daimler for a full powertrain program for a vehicle in the Mercedes line. Tesla said that it remains on plan to deliver the first Model S vehicles to customers no later than July 2012. Model S and Model X.

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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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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Chrysler has the market locked-up for anyone needing a seven passenger vehicle that can go a very long way on a tank of fuel. Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. How It Works.

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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. affordable multipurpose vehicle for the Asian market.

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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. The Phase I proposed guidelines cover certain devices installed in vehicles as original equipment that are operated by the. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

EPA projects that the hybrid share of new vehicle sales will increase to 4.3% For 2009, the last year EPA has final data from automakers, the average CO 2 emissions from new vehicles were 397 grams per mile and the average fuel economy value was 22.4 Since 1975, the report notes, overall new light-duty vehicle CO 2.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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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

APRIL 20, 2018

At WCX18: SAE World Congress Experience earlier this month, ArcelorMittal and Honda unveiled the world’s first outer and inner door ring system to better balance strength and performance while removing additional weight from the vehicle. This vehicle also features a panoramic sunroof, and with two door rings, it really performs well.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, and Tesla are among the brands that tumbled in Consumer Reports’ (CR) latest Annual Auto Reliability Survey, which collected data from its members about their experiences with more than half a million vehicles. Cadillac is the worst-rated domestic manufacturer and ranks near the very bottom at 28.

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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 1, 2021

Amy Sinclair is the only woman presently serving on the board of the Golden Gate Electric Vehicle Association (GGEVA) , and for many years she has been one of the few female members of this Electric Auto Association (EAA) Bay Area chapter. She’s also been part of a decisive minority when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) purchases.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2011

Fuel efficiency, safety innovation, and vehicle styling will be the three most important product issues influencing automotive consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, indicating a perceived shift in buying priorities, according to the 12 th annual global automotive survey conducted by KPMG LLP. Investments.

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Push EVs

JUNE 12, 2023

The Tesla Model Y was the month’s bestselling vehicle, miles ahead of others in volume. For plugins to get consistently above 95% share will require more diverse – and especially, more affordable – vehicle classes to be catered for. Full electrics alone took almost 81% share, grabbing 7.5% more of the remaining market than last year.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2012

Light duty vehicle characteristics for seven model years. Conventional gasoline vehicles continue to account for more than 95% of all light-duty vehicles. Fuel economy improvements for the hybrid vehicles vary considerably from 5-10% for the larger, luxury hybrid vehicles to more than 40%. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Clean Fleet Report perks up when we hear about a vehicle not known for getting good fuel economy being reimagined to be more efficient and easier on the environment at the same time. Don’t think the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe is something it is not–as in a first choice for most people as an everyday driver or a family vehicle.

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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 Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

Among the highlights of the brief summaries was the conclusion that while the Chevy Volt extended range electric vehicle holds promise, “ it will likely be too expensive to be commercially successful in the short-term. ”. The Volt is an extended range electric vehicle—i.e., Tags: Plug-ins Policy Vehicle Manufacturers.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

Add vehicle stability and traction control, and it leads to what Subaru says–“Front lateral bending rigidity has been increased by 60-percent for the 2022 model to improve turn-in and response.” Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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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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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

N ow that the number one automaker and the number two automaker has made the commitment to building Plug In hybrid / electric vehicles by 2010, another automotive giant is joining the race. Nissan also expects to sell a lineup of electric vehicles globally by 2012. It can also be about a small commercial vehicle and a small crossover.”

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. Technology features continue with the Hyundai Blue Link app, which provides access to vehicle systems, including remote start, and the Digital Key providing extra convenience and safety. Exterior Statement. Clean Fleet Report.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2013

Formulation of the overall vehicle rating according to US-NCAP based on weighted Relative Risk Scores (RRS). The Model S also earned the lowest combined total Vehicle Safety Score (VSS) achieved by any vehicle that has undergone that testing since 2011: 0.42. Source: NHTSA. Click to enlarge. More stars equal safer cars.

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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. The company had already delivered more than 700 vehicles by the end of September, 2009 (see article ). Fisker Automotive.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2011

General Motors’ vehicle sales in China rose 28.8% 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 It captured about 40% of China’s mini-commercial vehicle segment. Earlier post.)

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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 2021 Volkswagen ID4 AWD comes with these warranties: New Vehicle – Four years/50,000 miles. ID4 Differences: Rear-Wheel Drive vs. All-Wheel Drive. VW adds AWD to the ID4. Pro $44,870.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

REDDIT STUMBLE UPON MYSPACE MIXX IT Paste this link into your favorite RSS desktop reader See all CNNMoney.com RSS FEEDS ( close ) By Peter Valdes-Dapena , CNNMoney.com senior writer Last Updated: April 15, 2009: 2:59 PM ET The Dodge Circuit, slated to enter production late next year, is based on a vehicle platform engineered by Britains Lotus.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

liter OPE will deliver nominal power of 270 hp and max torque of 650 N·m (479 lb-ft); the vehicle will achieve 37 mpg—12% above the 33 mpg fully phased-in CAFE 2025 requirement for a full-size, light-duty pick-up truck (65-70 sq. The new Achates Power 2.7-liter Further, Achates is planning to meet the 0.03 —Fabien Redon.

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Baua Electric

JULY 20, 2023

Lately, it sells 3 top rate EVs – 001 taking pictures brake, 009 MPV (minivan), and the original member of Zeekr’s population – the compact SUV Zeekr X. And that’s one a part of the undercover – the keeping with many EV fashions in its pipeline will rebadge one of the most vehicles below a unutilized model and starting it.

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