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Harris Poll: 23% of US car owners say more interested in purchasing a hybrid than one year ago

Green Car Congress

Twenty-three percent of US car owners say that their interest in purchasing a hybrid vehicle has increased from a year ago, according to a new Harris Poll. Other alternative fuels are further down the list, as just one in ten say they would consider diesel (11%) or all electric (9%) automobiles for their next purchase.

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Ford: boomers leading trend to compact utility vehicles

Green Car Congress

Industry data supplied by Ford Motor Company and Del Webb, part of the multi-brand homebuilder PulteGroup, show that the baby boomer segment (ages 55 to 64), which comprised the growing market for large homes and made minivans and big SUVs vogue are now shifting to still lavish, but smaller homes and utility vehicles.

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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

Green Car Congress

One will be a PHEV version of the new Chrysler Town & Country minivan to be introduced in 2016; the second will be a PHEV version of a new full-size crossover vehicle to be introduced in 2017. FCA will launch a PHEV minivan in 2016 to comply with ZEV requirements. Several mild hybrid applications will come to market shortly thereafter.

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Who will be in the driver’s seat?

Electric Auto Association

Women may soon become the leaders in EV purchasing. She’s also been part of a decisive minority when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) purchases. She’s also been part of a decisive minority when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) purchases. Amy Sinclair speaks to friend about driving electric.

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National Research Council Study Finds That Available Technologies Can Result in Significant Fuel Savings for Passenger Vehicles Over the Next 15 Years, But at Higher Purchase Prices for Consumers

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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.

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Toyota’s advertisements force Hispanic constancy

Baua Electric

“Not only the number of Hispanic consumers, but the purchasing power that they represent, which is near $2 trillion. It is a key part of our go-to-market strategy to be partnering with multicultural agencies that have this deep understanding of who we’re speaking to.” ” The Toyota logo has been Refuse.

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IIHS: small car driver death rates remain high

Green Car Congress

Alongside vehicle safety ratings, driver death rates are another source of information consumers can use to inform their purchasing decisions. For the most part, the mileage data bolstered the original findings about vehicle size and explained some notable exceptions. Registration data come from IHS Markit.

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