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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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Bridgestone launches new tire in Ecopia fuel-efficient line-up

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Ecopia tires help channel water away from the tire through circumferential grooves, which improve resistance to hydroplaning and increase wet traction. The Ecopia EP422 Plus tire also fits select minivans. Ecopia tires are made using recycled ground rubber, which contributes to at least 5% of the tread compound in every Ecopia tire.

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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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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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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

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This is bordered on the right by a programmable display for water temperature, clock, fuel, amps and a G-meter display. If you are ready to scrap the minivan and SUV, get down to your local Subaru dealer and tell the sales representative you need to take a long, winding test drive.

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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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