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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

Green Car Congress

The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975. ft 2 (2.4%); cars increased 1 ft 2 (2.1%); minivans/vans increased 1.0 The report found that fuel economy for the US fleet continues to improve.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

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.

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

Green Car Congress

Through in-person interviews with automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), component suppliers and regulators, Ducker Worldwide maintains a comprehensive material use database to track material and mass of individual components for every vehicle model manufactured in North America. lbs (186 kg) and minivans at 396.5

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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

Green Car Congress

The EPA report is an authoritative reference for CO 2 emissions, fuel economy, and powertrain technology trends for new personal vehicles in the United States. 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.

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Who will be in the driver’s seat?

Electric Auto Association

From there, the couple leased a Mercedes B-Class Electric, followed by a Honda Clarity EV. Mothers are driving the kids, the dog, and lots of stuff around town and there haven’t been a lot of electric minivans. Formerly in-person and now online during the pandemic, the gatherings are promoted through social media and emails.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

Clean Fleet Report

Next up will be the ID.Buzz electric minivan. Mercedes is starting to roll out its EQ line and Audi already offers is expanding its E-Tron lineup. With electric Ford Mustangs and GMC Hummers and a bunch of fresh brands we’ve never seen before, we are in an exciting new world of personal transportation. Sub-brand, the ID.4

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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