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JUNE 18, 2010

Honda has unveiled the 2011 Odyssey minivan, due to go onsale this fall. inches) contribute to a sleeker, stronger and more dynamic presence with improved aerodynamics that help increase fuel economy and also translate into more interior width. Currently the Odyssey is best-selling minivan in the US. 2011 Odyssey.

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JANUARY 16, 2018

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975.

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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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OCTOBER 11, 2014

With alternative fuel vehicles now approaching 1% of new vehicle production, however, they are in fact beginning to have a “ measurable and meaningful impact ” on overall new vehicle fuel economy and CO 2 emissions. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.

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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. The report finds that CO 2 emissions rates and fuel economy values reflect a very favorable multi-year trend beginning in MY 2005. The fleet-wide average real world MY 2011 personal vehicle CO 2 emissions value is 398 g/mi and average fuel economy is 22.4

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

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JANUARY 30, 2018

FCA US LLC announced an agreement to supply “thousands” of Chrysler Pacifica plug-in Hybrid minivans ( earlier post ) to Waymo to support the launch of its driverless ride-hailing service. FCA previously delivered 100 Pacifica Hybrid minivans, adapted for self-driving, to Waymo during the second half of 2016 and an additional 500 in 2017.

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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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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

will begin sales of an affordably-priced hybrid version as well as the newly refreshed gasoline-powered version of the Honda Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute premium minivans on Friday, 5 February, at dealerships across Japan. Honda Motor Co., Earlier post.) The hybrid is a new addition to the Odyssey lineup. km/L in JC08 mode (61.1

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. Change in Adjusted fuel economy, weight, and horsepower for MY 1975-2013. mpg, or 22%.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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JUNE 15, 2021

Nissan introduced the system to market in November 2016 on the Note, followed by a version of the Serena minivan in March 2018, the Kicks SUV e-POWER in June 2020, the new version of the Note in December 2020 featuring the second-generation e-POWER system, and a version of the Qashqai in Europe in February 2021.

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MARCH 11, 2012

Fuel economy improvements for the hybrid vehicles vary considerably from 5-10% for the larger, luxury hybrid vehicles to more than 40%. Fuel economy improvements for diesels range from 15% to 30% relative to gasoline counterparts. From MY 2004 to MY 2010, CO 2 emissions decreased by 67 g/mi (15%), and fuel economy increased by 3.3

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Fuel Economy 2011 Economy EPA 236

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JANUARY 11, 2017

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) has an operational global warming impact 31% less than that of the previous-generation, gasoline-powered Chrysler minivan, according to an analysis by FCA US engineers using industry-standard software. No minivan has ever been rated higher.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

For 2009, the last year EPA has final data from automakers, the average CO 2 emissions from new vehicles were 397 grams per mile and the average fuel economy value was 22.4 The report confirms that average CO 2 emissions have decreased and fuel economy has increased each year beginning in 2005. mpg (10.45 mpg, or 16%, since 2004.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Nissan Serena e-POWER goes on sale in JapanThe Nissan Serena e-POWER will go on sale in Japan on 1 March, combining the exceptional driving performance of the e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ) with the family-friendly features of the popular Serena minivan. km/L (62 mpg US) according to Japan’s JC08 test.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. Fuel economy.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

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MAY 9, 2012

to 2 ratio points and maintain the same knock limit for an additional 3-4% improvement in fuel economy. It avoids pumping work through the turbocharger to improve fuel economy, and by phasing the two cams, the lobes, relative to each other we can actually modulate boost. improvement in fuel economy on an E-class vehicle (e.g.,

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MARCH 8, 2016

The gasoline-powered version of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan has earned a highway-cycle fuel-economy rating of 28 mpg US (8.4 l/100km) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—a benchmark unsurpassed by any minivan on the US market and 12% better than the vehicle Pacifica replaces. l/100 km), respectively.

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Minivan Chrysler MPG 2017 150

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APRIL 4, 2013

But that''s the average economy of all cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased in the U.S. If you''re used to driving around in a Prius then average miles per gallon of 24.6 will sound a little poor in comparison. in March--and it''s an all-time high.

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). No other minivan has ever come close to this rating. (As Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 1, 2012

The Nissan Serena minivan has taken the Nº1 position in minivan sales in Japan for calendar year 2011, fiscal year 2011 and for the first half of calendar year 2012. Serena S-HYBRID achieves best-in-class fuel economy of 15.2 Nissan Motor Co., launched the new Serena S-HYBRID in Japan. Serena S-HYBRID. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

No similar issues have occurred with 23 plug-in hybrid minivans deployed as part of a parallel project (also with Electrovaya batteries, ( earlier post ). During testing, the pickups recorded peak average fuel-economy of 37.4 mpg, while the minivans delivered 55.0 kWh lithium-ion propulsion batteries overheated.

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MAY 6, 2014

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. Several mild hybrid applications will come to market shortly thereafter.

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MAY 27, 2022

The extensive testing looked at maintainability, reliability, safety, brake performance, structural integrity and durability, fuel/energy economy, noise, and emissions.

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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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DECEMBER 20, 2013

Honda says that the VEZEL fuses the dynamic qualities of an SUV, the elegance of a coupe, the functionality of a minivan and excellent fuel economy. The hybrid’s fuel economy of 27.0 The gasoline realize fuel economy of 20.6 Honda Motor Co., began sales of the VEZEL in Japan today. liter engine. VEZEL HYBRID.

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OCTOBER 27, 2011

Honda also will begin sales of the all-new Freed Hybrid minivan and Freed Spike Hybrid tall wagon at dealerships across Japan on 28 October. compact size) minivan and tall wagon hybrid vehicles. liter i-VTEC engine plus IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) hybrid system, the Insight offers fuel economy of 27.2 With an upgraded 1.3-liter

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Ford has finally unveiled what could offer the best mix of practicality and economy on the market--the 2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon. Beating its traditional minivan rivals on both efficiency and space, customers will be.

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MAY 7, 2009

According to CAAM, sales of minivans and economy cars surged in April, with SGMW and ChangAn, China’s two largest minivan makers, recording sales gains of more than 50 percent from last year. Sales of China’s Chery, which makes cars with small engine capacities, hit a record high of more than 42,000 units in April.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The remaining six projects totaling more than $71 million will support efforts to increase the fuel economy for passenger vehicle engines and powertrain systems. The goal is to develop engine technologies that will improve the fuel economy of passenger vehicles by 25-40% by 2015 using an engine-only approach. 14,458,572. Cummins Inc.

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MAY 22, 2012

Two-thirds of owners surveyed said they expect their next vehicle to get better fuel mileage than the one they’re driving now, and fuel economy topped the list as the most important consideration when shopping for their next car, followed by quality and safety.

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DECEMBER 3, 2016

The nearly 5,900 employees at Windsor Assembly are bringing more than 33 years of minivan production knowledge and expertise to the launch of the Pacifica Hybrid. Since launching the first minivan in 1983, the Windsor plant has built 10 million of the more than 14.3 —Brian Harlow, Head of Manufacturing, FCA – North America.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

The technology has shown substantial increases in fuel economy when compared with traditional powertrains in the same type of vehicles. The research project will focus on adapting the hydraulic hybrid system to a Chrysler Town & Country minivan equipped with a 2.4-liter, The prototype showed an 85% improvement in fuel economy.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. This engine provides better fuel economy and refinement than our current World Gas Engine. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The 2025 Toyota Sienna minivan will continue to offer a standard hybrid powertrain when it reaches dealerships later this fall. liter inline-4 hybrid powertrain that became standard fare with the minivan’s most recent redesign ( for the 2021 model year ), rated at 245 hp. All Sienna models continue to use the same 2.5-liter

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APRIL 16, 2014

The major contributors to the decrease in emissions from 2011-2012 were the decrease in energy consumption across all sectors in the US economy, and the decrease in carbon intensity for electricity generation due to fuel switching from coal to natural gas. Annual US greenhouse gas emissions relative to 1990 (1990=0). Source: EPA. Tg CO 2 Eq.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The PHEV Ram 1500 pickups are part of a national demonstration fleet of 140 vehicles that will be used during the next three years to evaluate customer usage, drive cycles, charging, thermal management, fuel economy, emissions and impact on the region’s electric grid. Earlier post.). The powertrain also includes a 5.7-liter

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JUNE 4, 2010

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. Engines and Technologies.

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