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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

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No other minivan has ever come close to this rating. (As In addition, the EPA gave the all-new minivan a rating of 10 in its Green Vehicle Guide. This marks the first time a minivan has achieved a 10—the highest possible rating—in this category. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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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. Assessment of Technologies”.

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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Volkswagen will introduce its new third-generation Sharan MPV (minivan) this summer. Each of these Euro-5 engines is also available with a 6-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG); it is standard equipment on the 200 PS TSI. Depressing the clutch (or with DSG simply releasing the brake),re-starts the engine and clears the “Start Stop” text.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Electric Microbus for North America appears, at last

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The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric minivan has been coming to North America for a long, long time. market only in a long-wheelbase version, VW of America having decided the standard European model was just too small. On one hand, it’s a retro re-creation of a beloved vehicular icon from a Boomer past. Then VW launched the U.S.-built

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Review -- Well-Packaged Style

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Headroom in the second row and legroom in the third row are both 42 inches -- which puts the ID.Buzz at an advantage over plenty of three-row SUVs and minivans, even with a 195-inch overall length. You can charge up to 200 kW on a DC fast charger, getting from 10 percent to 80 percent fast charging in 26 minutes.

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Review: 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz tags nostalgia, re-ups minivans

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with its original standard-wheelbase form factor—thus adding two long years to its arrival date. And if you’ve done plenty of drive time in full-size, truck-based vans and minivans alike, it’s a driving experience that’s clearly in the minivan zone. Its overall height of 76.2 4 crossover, while still offering 6.1 in AWD form).

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Flash Drive: 2025 Volkswagen ID Buzz

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The seven seat set-up, standard on the RWD ID Buzz, has a second-row bench that folds 60:40, reclines 16 degrees and slides 7.9 Captain’s chairs with seating for six are standard on the AWD model. Note: The $1,550 destination charge is included in all prices. inch vehicle information screen and a 12.9-inch