Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

In April 2009, Chrysler unveiled four all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivan concepts to the US Postal Service (USPS) in Washington, DC. In August, Chrysler took $70 million in grants from the US Department of Energy to develop a test fleet of 220 hybrid pickup trucks and minivans. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Other vehicles on display are to include the redesigned Prado and Fortuner SUVs and the India-market-leading Innova minivan. The concept for the new compact car is to be unveiled at a TKM press conference on 5 January.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2012

After a three-month drop, fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States remained unchanged in July, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Average fuel economy (window-sticker values) of cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased last month was 23.6

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Despite voluntary and regulatory initiatives that have improved the emissions efficiency of passenger and freight transportation, emissions from road transportation are increasing due to growing number of cars on the road and Canadians’ changing preference for light trucks. The challenge is that we are not moving fast enough.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Average fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States is up for the second straight month, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Average fuel economy of cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased in November was 22.7 Click to enlarge. mpg, up from 22.6

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2022

With our partners, we have developed a true zero-emission transportation vehicle that delivers superior performance, making it the perfect climate neutral mobility solution for transit, airport, university and other high demand applications.”. Altoona BRTC Testing.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Electrovaya currently offers cells based on three chemistries: The MN series (lithiated manganese material), which is the company’s recommended chemistry for transportation. Electrovaya provided the Li-ion battery packs for Chrysler’s test fleet of plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. Cobaltate-Series, for small cells only.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2014

Other factors included a decrease in transportation sector emissions attributed to an increase in fuel efficiency across different transportation modes and limited new demand for passenger transportation. Transportation End-Use Sector. in 2012, led to an increase in overall emissions from transportation activities of 18%.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2009

A prototype electric minivan for the USPS. Chrysler LLC has submitted three proposals representing a request for $224 million in funding to two US Department of Energy (DOE) initiatives: the Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative and the Transportation Electrification Initiative. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

Lead grant applicant Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), a subsidiary of ECOtality, received a $99.8 Nissan appreciates the support of the Department of Energy in helping jumpstart the electrification of the transportation sector. One of the projects receiving support in the massive $2.4-billion

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2013

For those times when a 500e customer needs to drive beyond the vehicle’s range or needs the carrying capability of a larger vehicle, the Fiat 500e retail plan provides an alternative transportation plan called the Fiat 500e Pass program. The program will be valid at any Enterprise, Alamo or National car rental location throughout the US.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2014

By 2025, more than 75% of all new pickup trucks produced in North America will be aluminum-bodied, according to a survey of automakers conducted by global consulting and research firm Ducker Worldwide and commissioned by The Aluminum Association’s Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG). lbs (186 kg) and minivans at 396.5 lbs (180 kg).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2014

In addition, two minivans were subjected to coastdowns to examine the similarity in derived coefficients for two duplicate vehicles of the same model. —John Thomas, co-author and member of ORNL’s Energy and Transportation Science Division. and West, B.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2013

A new study by Michael Sivak, research professor at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI), found that in 2011, the peak probability of buying a new vehicle per driver in the US was among those between 55 and 64 years of age—a shift from four years earlier, when that peaked with the 35-to-44-year-old age group.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

FCA US unveiled the Chrysler Portal concept, an all-electric, semi-autonomous (SAE Level 3) interpretation of the “fifth generation” of family transportation focused toward the millennial generation. Earlier post.). The Chrysler Portal concept is backed by significant research on the millennial generation.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2009

The market benefited from stimulus policies adopted by the Chinese government as well as growing demand for personal transportation in tier-three and tier-four cities and rural areas. —GM Its Wuling Sunshine minivan was China’s most popular vehicle, with sales of 295,789 units in the first half. from the first half of 2008.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has ditched an investigation into a fatal Tesla crash that occurred in California in 2020. The vehicle struck a minivan and then exited the highway it was traveling on. Vehicle data showed the driver increased accelerator pedal pressure to 95% before striking the minivan.

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Charged EVs

OCTOBER 21, 2024

That likely won’t matter for mall runs or school transport. VW stays strictly away from the word minivan, saying only 3 percent of hand-raisers for the Buzz are minivan owners. The various issues and drawbacks of VW’s user interface have been covered at length by other outlets, so we won’t detail them here. Two examples suffice.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

Currently, the only near-term options for available PEV supply are sedans, minivans, vans and a few bucket trucks. This commitment will provide the transportation industry the evidence that a robust market for PEVs exists. Over a 10-year horizon, it is expected that options will be available for most utility service categories.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Chrysler Group LLC, working in partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE), will deliver 10 demonstration fleet Ram 1500 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) pickup trucks to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). Earlier post.). The grant, totaling $48 million from DOE and $49.4

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2011

The research project will focus on adapting the hydraulic hybrid system to a Chrysler Town & Country minivan equipped with a 2.4-liter, Chrysler Group also will introduce 150 Ram 1500 trucks with a plug-in hybrid electric system in the coming months as part of a project with the US Department of Transportation.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Goodbye To the Minivan. Kia is out of the minivan business and is shaking up things with the all-new 2022 Carnival. The Korean car company will remind you it is not a minivan but an MPV or Multi-Purpose Vehicle. With those words it hopes to remove the stigma of people saying “I will never own a minivan.”. Drivetrain.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2009

The Recovery Act awards for transportation electrification are, by category: Advanced Vehicle Electrification: $215.2 Electric Transportation Engineering Corp. Develop, validate, and deploy 220 advanced plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. Transportation Sector Electrification: $22.2 DOE Award ($mil.).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

billion in federal grant monies awarded to accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of hybrid electric vehicles and new-generation batteries for a project to develop, validate, and deploy 220 advanced plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. In August, Chrysler was announced as being selected for $70 million in funding from the $2.4

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 16, 2021

The “Moke” is the combination of the drivetrain from a minivan vehicle and a lightweight body […]. When British Motor Corporation called for a rugged vehicle (initially for military operations), Sir Alex Issigonis responded with the Mini Moke.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2017

A new report from a team at the University of California, Davis, and the New York-based nonprofit Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP) has concluded that shared mobility is a critical enabler for realizing the benefits of electrification and autonomous driving.

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Green Authority

MARCH 15, 2023

This cargo e-bike aims to be the ultimate transportation solution with a formidable range and payload capacity. BUY THE LECTRIC XPEDITION The post Lectric XPedition review: The minivan of e-bikes appeared first on Green Authority. Hit the link below to order yours.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Goodbye to the Minivan: Hello to the MPV For all those “I will never own a minivan” people, Kia wants them to take a look at the 2025 Carnival MPV (multi-purpose vehicle). A big one–minivan or MPV ? Exterior Styling: SUV or Minivan? Not the minivan look Calling it a MPV is tipoff to the Carnival design.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. Apr 22, 2009 - Chrysler invented the minivan 25 years ago. Postal Service. Postal Service for mail delivery.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2015

Automaker adoption of PEV technologies as adaptations for existing model lines is growing significantly, and these technologies are being placed into larger vehicle segments such as sport utility vehicles (SUVs), trucks, and minivans. —Scott Shepard, Navigant Research analyst.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 4, 2024

I just wonder about people's willingness in this generation to buy minivans instead of SUVs. Looking at what the XPeng X9 offers, I think it could be a huge hit. Can XPeng break through current trends and have a sales hit on its hands with the X9? The post Innovative New XPENG X9 — Huge Hit Or Trickle Sales?

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 23, 2022

What do you get when you cross a Tesla Model S Plaid with a minivan?

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. To further its electrification commitment, Toyota has released two 2021 hybrid-only models–the Venza crossover and the Sienna minivan. Next up for 2021 is the all-new Sienna Hybrid minivan, which previously was powered only by a gasoline V6. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 26, 2021

I had no idea that Good Housekeeping even had a Best Hybrid Minivan Award, but that’s exactly what just happened for the Pacifica PHEV. It seems like every week, I’m seeing a publication I didn’t expect start writing about electric vehicles.

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Teslarati

JUNE 18, 2024

The iZEV program in Ottawa, for example, offers $5,000 rebates for both BEVs and PHEVs (plug-in hybrids), as long as the base price of the vehicle is less than $55,000 for sedans and $65,000 for SUVs, minivans, and pickups. The data comes from Transport Canada (via Yahoo Finance ).

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. The only minivan with a plug. If Chrysler had their way, you will see it more as a multi-purpose vehicle than a minivan. The minivan stigma is exactly that, as the Pacifica Hybrid is as modern and versatile as anything on the road.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The county highlighted that the Model Y is also comparably priced to traditional gas minivans, and it meets electrification, federal grant, and employer transportation benefit eligibility requirements, as noted in a report from The Center Square.

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