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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. Variable flow water pump and electric auxiliary water pump.

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Bridgestone expands Ecopia EP422 tire line

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Bridgestone is expanding its Ecopia EP422 tire line from 5 to 29 sizes in 2011 for a full power line, ranging from 15- to 18-inch tires, fitting vehicles from the Toyota Prius to the Lexus ES, Chevy Malibu, Nissan Altima and Honda Odyssey minivan.

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GM and JVs deliveries in China down 43.3% in Q1; Wuling introduces EVs

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The minivan has a range of 300 kilometers on a single charge and supports DC fast charging. The battery has undergone fire, water, collision, vibration and other testing to ensure it will offer a high level of safety. The latest member of the popular Rong Guang family will be available later this month. Rong Guang EV.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: electric Microbus finally arrives

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While there’s a pair of cupholders in the console, for instance, the door pockets don’t have bottle-holders molded into them, so a bottle of water simply slides around. VW stays strictly away from the word minivan, saying only 3 percent of hand-raisers for the Buzz are minivan owners. What is it, and who wants it?

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DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

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Develop and demonstrate technologies including engine downsizing, electrification of auxiliary systems such as oil and water pumps, waste heat recovery, improved aerodynamics and hybridization. 38,831,115. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. 39,559,868. Navistar, Inc. 37,328,933. 37,328,933. Grantee Project Award. Chrysler Group LLC.

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Used Car of the Day: 2000 Chevrolet Astro

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That includes a new engine, new rear end, rebuilt transmission, new brakes, new radiator, new water pump, new catalytic converter, and a lot more. If a project minivan with rear-wheel drive appeals to you, click here. There are almost 300K miles on it -- 293,643, to be exact -- and a lot of work has been done.

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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. The SCR catalytic converter works together with the additive AdBlue to selectively convert nitrogen oxides (NO x ) in the exhaust gas stream to nitrogen and water. Fuel-consumption and emissions lowering features on the new Sharan. Click to enlarge.

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