Green Car Congress
AUGUST 9, 2012
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.
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.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 3, 2012
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
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Wagons haven’t been fashionable in North America since they were supplanted by the minivan in the 1980s. These days, we have oversized SUVs and crossovers to fill that niche and — for those seeking to maximize utility — they’re arguably the better option. Meanwhile, the interior should mimic what we’ve seen on the current 5 Series.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 6, 2011
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
Green Car Congress
MAY 30, 2013
Sivak examined the differences in the probability of licensed drivers purchasing a new light-duty vehicle (car, pickup truck, SUV or minivan) as a function of their age for the years 2007 and 2011. In 2011, one vehicle was purchased for every 14.6 drivers aged 55-64. for ages 65-74; 15.0 for ages 45-54; 15.9
Green Car Congress
MAY 31, 2020
Small cars and minicars accounted for 15 of the 20 models with the highest death rates for model year 2017, while nearly half of the 20 models with the lowest death rates were luxury SUVs. 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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