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In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

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In China, Wuling launched its first electric minivan, the Rong Guang EV, and Chevrolet launched four new Monza variants featuring 48V mild hybrid technology. The minivan comes with electric power steering (EPS) and is equipped with a driver’s side air bag for added safety. Rong Guang EV. cubic meters of cargo space.

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UMTRI: US new vehicle fuel economy stayed the same in July

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Average fuel economy (window-sticker values) of cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased last month was 23.6 The index currently shows that emissions of greenhouse gases per driver of newly purchased vehicles are down 18%, overall, since October 2007. mpg (10 L/100km) , a 17% increase (3.5 mpg) since October 2007.

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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

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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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Average fuel economy of new vehicles in the US rose again in November; UMTRI Eco-Driving Index at 0.87, highest since April

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The index currently shows that emissions of greenhouse gases per driver of newly purchased vehicles are down 13% since late 2007. Average fuel economy of cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased in November was 22.7 The UMTRI Eco-Driving Index, updated November 2011. Click to enlarge. mpg, up from 22.6

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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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Ford: boomers leading trend to compact utility vehicles

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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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China Car Sales Likely Hit New Record in April

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China unveiled a support package for the auto industry early this year, cutting purchase taxes for cars with small engine capacities and providing subsidies to rural purchasers.