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plans to have hybrids account for more than 20% of its Japanese sales next fiscal year, double fiscal 2010’s roughly 10%, citing the company’s sales plan. The company also plans to release a hybrid version of the Freed next autumn—its first hybrid minivan. The Nikkei reports that Honda Motor Co.

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MARCH 15, 2013

l/100 km), both slightly worse relative to MY 2010. EPA estimates that the fleet-wide average MY 2011 CO2 emissions and fuel economy values would likely have been similar to or slightly better than MY 2010 levels if car production from major Japan-based manufacturers had not been constrained. l/100km) or more.

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JANUARY 8, 2010

Chrysler Group LLC provided some more detail on its revamped powertrain lineup—outlined in November 2009 ( earlier post )—that applies technology that will contribute to an overall fuel-efficiency improvement of more than 25% during the 2010-2014 period. Fiat Powertrain Technologies Dual Dry Clutch Transmission (DDCT). Click to enlarge.

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However, PEVs are available in size classes ranging from two-seaters to minivans. Source: Argonne National Laboratory, Assessment of Light-Duty Plug-In Electric Vehicles in the United States, 2010 – 2019 , June 2020. Together, compact cars and large cars accounted for nearly 30% of the PEV population.

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APRIL 2, 2010

Overall, the company’s March 2010 sales rose 40.9% Volkswagen’s European-inspired Routan minivan enjoyed a 36.2% year-on-year to 22,148 total units—its ninth consecutive month of sales growth. For the year-to-date, Volkswagen’s sales have risen 38.4% versus the same timeframe in 2009. compared to March 2009.

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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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OCTOBER 28, 2011

Among the products manufactured in Qingdao are the Wuling Rong Guang, Wuling Xingwang and Wuling PN-Series minivans. SGMW manufactures a range of Wuling brand mini-trucks and minivans as well as the Baojun 630 midsize sedan and Chevrolet Le Chi mini-car. In 2010, SGMW had record domestic sales of 1,226,860 vehicles.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The GMC Granite concept, unveiled at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, If brought to market, the Granite would be the smallest GMC ever—it is a full 2 feet (0.6 Those dimensions create unique proportions that depart from conventional minivan, SUV or crossover designs, GM says. The GMC Granite concept.

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MAY 25, 2011

International Multi-purpose Vehicle) Project, production of the “Kijang Innova” minivan. In 2010, TMMIN production of IMV series models and the “Avanza” sedan totaled 107,000 units, of which approximately 45,000 units were exported to Thailand, Philippines and the Middle East. Under the IMV (Innovative.

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MARCH 11, 2012

In terms of market share, gasoline direct injection doubled in MY 2010 (from 4.2% for MY 2010, with almost a doubling from MY 2009 (2.3%). in MY 2010, but up from 0.5% Final MY 2010 data in the report are are based on formal end-of-year CAFE reports submitted by automakers to EPA and will not change. and from 2.6%

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MAY 9, 2012

The company originally described the system in a 2010 SAE paper (2010-01-1222) and at the 2010 World Congress. SUV/Minivan) compared to about 5% with conventional cylinder deactivations, and about 7.2% 2010) Valve-Event Modulated Boost System, SAE Technical Paper 2010-01-1222 doi: 10.4271/2010-01-1222.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

Power Asia Pacific 2010 China Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study released last week. The overall APEAL score in 2010 averages 807 on a 1,000-point scale, increasing by eight points from 2009. The highest-ranked models by segment in 2010 are: Compact segment: Chevrolet Spark. Luxury segment: Toyota Crown.

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JANUARY 22, 2011

Safety innovation (71% in 2010) and vehicle styling (61% in 2010) were among the factors seeing the most significant increases in perceived importance compared to last year’s survey results. Sixty-two percent also think M&A will increase for tier-one suppliers versus 71% in 2010, tier-two suppliers (47%) and dealers (46%).

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

SGMW manufactures a range of Wuling brand mini-trucks and minivans as well as the Chevrolet Le Chi mini-car and Baojun 630 midsize sedan. In 2010, SGMW had record domestic sales of 1,226,860 vehicles. SGMW, a joint venture between GM China, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Group (SAIC) and Wuling Motors, was launched in 2002.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2009

DFMK will sell four models: a one-ton truck, a commercial minivan and a six- and nine-passenger van from April 2010. Newly-established Dongfeng Motor Korea (DFMK) will begin importing vehicles from Dongfeng Motor in China—the first incursion of China-built vehicles into the South Korean market.

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JUNE 21, 2010

On May 28, GM celebrated the sale of its 1 millionth vehicle in 2010. Its most popular model remained the Wuling Sunshine minivan, which generated sales of 56,989 units. GM’s sales in the first five months of the year in China reached 1,032,665 units, a 53.9% increase from the first five months of 2009 and a new record for the period.

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lbs (186 kg) and minivans at 396.5 kg) per vehicle from 2010 to 2012. Aluminum will comprise more than 75% of pickup truck body and closure parts; 24% of E Segment body and closure parts; 22% of SUV body and closure parts; and 18% of minivan body and closure parts. lbs (248 kg), SUVs at 410.3 lbs (180 kg). billion kg).

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Develop a flexible combustion system for their minivan platform based on a downsized, turbocharged engine that uses direct gasoline injection, recirculation of exhaust gases, and flexible intake air control to reduce emissions. 37,328,933. Advanced Technology Powertrains for Light-Duty Vehicles (ATP-LD). Grantee Project Award. 14,458,572.

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AUGUST 5, 2009

The Nissan LEAF will launch in the United States in late 2010. Projects include: $70 million to Chrysler to develop, validate and deploy 220 plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. US production is planned to begin in late 2012 at Nissan’s manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tenn. Other demonstration/trial projects in the award.

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MAY 26, 2009

A prototype electric minivan for the USPS. Chrysler will demonstrate 100 Chrysler Town & Country PHEV minivans and 100 Dodge Ram PHEV pickup trucks across a range of drive cycles and consumer-usage patterns in diverse geographies and climates throughout the United States. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 20, 2010

We've always been fond of the 2010 Mazda Mazda5 small minivan, which gets rave reviews for its sporty character and good roadholding. Because it's smaller than more conventional full-size minivans like the Dodge Caravan, Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna, it has always sold in smaller numbers.

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JULY 17, 2009

Nissan’s Serena minivan is likely to be the first model to get the hybrid makeover. Nissan is introducing an electric vehicle in Japan and the US at the end of 2010. The hybrids are expected to be 50-60% more fuel efficient than their gasoline-powered counterparts.

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JULY 3, 2010

year-on-year, and 1,080,521 units for the first six months of 2010, up 13.2% to 94,295 units, as demand for China’s most popular mini-commercial vehicle—the Sunshine minivan—exceeded 55,000 units for the month. For the first half, sales were up 48.5% from the same period in 2009 to 1,209,138 units. from June 2009.

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

The Trends report has been published annually since 1975 and covers all passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans, and all but the largest pickup trucks and vans. The combined production of alternative fueled vehicles has increased from under 1,200 in MY 2010, to nearly 105,000 in MY 2013.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

2010, when both companies will begin tracking their commitment. Currently, the only near-term options for available PEV supply are sedans, minivans, vans and a few bucket trucks. The initiative will begin 1 Jan. Over a 10-year horizon, it is expected that options will be available for most utility service categories.

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JUNE 18, 2010

Japanese manufacturer Honda has applied its fuel saving technology to its minivan range as indicated by the unveiling of the 2011 Odyssey. The Honda Odyssey minivan has a lower roofline compared to the current model – down 1.6inches compared to the 2010 version – and also has a wider track – around 1.4inches wider.

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The proposal comes in the wake of the December 2011 call by the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) following a Board meeting on a 2010 multi-vehicle highway accident in Gray Summit, Missouri, for the first-ever nationwide ban on driver-use of personal electronic devices (PEDs) while operating a motor vehicle. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Chrysler is already relying heavily on its award-winning Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine, which features a light-weight aluminum block with variable valve timing that improves fuel efficiency over its pre-2010 predecessor engines. Our engine mix is intentionally moving toward smaller, 4-cylinder engines.

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JANUARY 3, 2013

The Dodge Grand Caravan minivan and sporty Dodge Avenger mid-size sedan each posted double-digit percentage sales increases. Sales of the Grand Caravan were up 19%, the minivan’s second best sales month of 2012. The Town & Country had its best year since 2010. The Chrysler brand recorded its best annual sales since 2008.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Light trucks (pickups, minivans/vans, and truck SUVs), accounted for 36% of all light-duty vehicle production in MY 2012, the second lowest level since 1993. This represents a 6% decrease relative to MY 2011, and essentially offsets the 5% increase from MY 2010 to MY 2011. l/100 km) or more, compared with nine models five years ago.

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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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OCTOBER 8, 2007

based minivan in Tokyo, followed by a plug-in hybrid sedan at Los Angeles. concept unveiled in Frankfurt is to give VW a low-cost, rear engine, affordable vehicle, both the minivan and plug-in hybrid should carry a meager price tag if they come to production. Ford to bring back ESCORT in 2010 with 100 mpg Hybrid Next Energy News Sept.

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

While Toyota's press conference today at the Los Angeles Auto Show covered the new 2011 Toyota Sienna minivan, a very special Prius hybrid on the show floor signaled the company's first tentative step into the world of plug-in vehicles. Toyota will deliver the first of 150 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrids early next year.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Department of Energy to develop a test fleet of 220 hybrid pickup trucks and minivans, vehicles now scrapped in the sweeping turnaround plan for Chrysler announced this week by Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne. More details below: Chrysler dismantles electric car plans under Fiat. by Kevin Krolicki, for Reuters. billion federal aid package.

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JULY 1, 2010

Volkswagen will introduce its new third-generation Sharan MPV (minivan) this summer. The 2010 model year Sharan is a completely redesigned vehicle. The new Sharan will launch in Germany at the end of August 2010. Fuel-consumption and emissions lowering features on the new Sharan. Click to enlarge. Other fuel economy features.

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MAY 20, 2008

N ow that the number one automaker and the number two automaker has made the commitment to building Plug In hybrid / electric vehicles by 2010, another automotive giant is joining the race. The company plans to lease a limited number of plug-in hybrids by 2010 and put its gasoline-electric hybrid system into more models. Toyota ( TM ).

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The independently produced low-emission and fuel-efficient models will be released on 2010 , the sources said. H ere is another very encouraging development Nissan to end Toyota hybrid tie-up The Yomiuri Shimbun N issan Motor Co. will develop a new hybrid vehicle technology on its own, which would end a joint agreement with Toyota Motor Corp.,

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