Green Car Congress

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

Minivan 150

Minivan Honda Japan Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2014

In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the completely redesigned Voxy minivan through Netz dealers, and the completely redesigned Noah minivan through Toyota Corolla dealers; hybrid models are scheduled for release on 14 February. km/L (56 mpg US , 4.2 Voxy and Noah hybrid minivan specifications. Click to enlarge.

Minivan 236

Minivan Japan Hybrid Toyota 236

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2014

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have quantified the fuel economy effects of some common driver practices and vehicle accessories or alterations—including underinflated tires, open windows, and rooftop and hitch-mounted cargo. liter four-cylinder engine, also suffered as its fuel economy dipped 22% from 42.5

Fuel Economy 313

Fuel Economy Economy Cost Of Fuel 313

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2012

Three plug-in hybrid-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivans ( earlier post ) went into service with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), bringing to 25 the total number of such vehicles on US roads. Components of the flex-fuel PHEV minivan. Components of the flex-fuel PHEV minivan. Click to enlarge.

Minivan 236

Minivan Chrysler PHEV North Carolina 236

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

Fuel Economy 231

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 2007 231

Green Car Reports

APRIL 4, 2013

But that''s the average economy of all cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs purchased in the U.S. mpg higher than January and February''s revised figures, both the previous.' 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.

MPG 110

MPG Fuel Economy Economy Minivan 110

Green Car Congress

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.

Fuel Economy 312

Fuel Economy EPA Economy PHEV 312

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 mpg, up from 22.6

Fuel Economy 218

Fuel Economy Economy MPG Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2013

This website, jointly maintained by the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provides information such as official EPA “window label” fuel economy estimates for city, highway, and combined driving for all U.S.-legal drop in fuel economy due to traveling 80 mph rather than 70 mph. Speed increase.

Fuel Economy 326

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPH 326

Green Car Congress

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

Fuel Economy 284

Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. 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. mpg, or 22%. Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy 247

Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Debuting at the 2024 Los Angeles auto show, the 2026 Kia Sportage wears new front end styling, with stacked LED headlights and amber daytime running lights similar to the larger Kia Sorento mid-size crossover and the Carnival minivan. It’s unclear if the small increases in power will affect fuel economy.

Kia 52

Kia Plug-in Hybrid Plug 52

Green Car Reports

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. With seven seats and estimated highway mileage of 30 mpg, the Transit Connect is much more family-orientated this time around.

Transit Connect 116

Transit Connect MPG 2014 Connect 116

Green Car Congress

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

Fuel Economy 236

Fuel Economy 2011 Economy EPA 236

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

mpg (10.45 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. Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy 2009 2010 Economy 210

The Truth About Cars

JULY 11, 2023

Minivans are better than crossovers. In a roughly similar package, a minivan gives a family more space for both people and cargo than a three-row crossover, as the floor is lower. They’ve recently brought us the Grand Highlander and the Sienna minivan is a shining monument to soccer parents past and future. It shouldn’t be.

Highlander 75

Highlander Toyota Minivan MPG 75

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.

Kia 73

Kia Minivan Fuel Economy MPG 73

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. Smooth power and excellent fuel economy.

Toyota 99

Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 99

Green Car Reports

JANUARY 10, 2017

More proof that plugging in cuts carbon emissions, news on the batteries of the new 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid, and discouraging news on the calculated fuel economy of new vehicles sold last year: all this and more in today's car news on Green Car Reports. Samsung says a new lithium-ion cell will recharge to 80 percent capacity in just 20.

Camry Hybrid 60

Camry Hybrid 2018 Plug-in Minivan 60

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. mpg, with a breakdown of 174 all-electric and 290 hybrid miles. This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box.

Chrysler 79

Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 79

Green Car Congress

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 km/L (64 mpg US, 3.7

Insight 199

Insight Japan Honda Hybrid 199

Green Car Congress

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 mpg US, 6.6 Nissan Motor Co., launched the new Serena S-HYBRID in Japan. Serena S-HYBRID.

Japan 218

Japan Nissan Hybrid Minivan 218

Green Car Congress

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.

Chrysler 268

Chrysler PHEV Fleet Batteries 268

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

If you are one of those “I will never drive a minivan” type of persons, please keep reading. When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. Ready to ride.

Chrysler 92

Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 92

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2017

In addition, the all-new Pacifica minivan also makes strategic use of aluminum. Weight reduction is a key contributor to improved fuel economy. In highway driving, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica earns a best-in-class rating of 28 miles per gallon (mpg) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Click to enlarge.

Chrysler 150

Chrysler 2017 Toyota Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

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 mpg US , 3.7 The gasoline realize fuel economy of 20.6 mpg US , 4.9 Honda Motor Co., began sales of the VEZEL in Japan today.

Japan 296

Japan Honda Hybrid Sale 296

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2010

Volkswagen will introduce its new third-generation Sharan MPV (minivan) this summer. 100km (43 mpg US), equivalent to 143 g/km CO 2. L/100 km (41 mpg US) with associated CO 2 of 151 g/km. L/100 km (33 mpg US) gasoline with 95 ROZ; 167 g/km CO 2 ; and maximum torque of 240 N·m (177 lb-ft) between 1,750 and 4,000 rpm.

MPG 210

MPG Fuel Batteries Battery 210

The Truth About Cars

JULY 18, 2023

Wagons have often been stereotyped as boring – especially before the shift to minivans and later, SUVs, which made them seem cool again – but boring isn’t always bad. Fuel economy is listed at 23 mpg city/30 mpg highway/26 mpg combined. Sometimes it’s nice and peaceful. The cabin helps.

Volvo 52

Volvo MPG Google Minivan 52

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Gets more than 50 mpg. Smart mode will give you the best fuel economy while compromising slightly on performance. The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 45 mpg city/51 highway/47 combined: numbers that make Clean Fleet Report smile as we are happy to drive a car that is a serious fuel sipper. Great style.

Hyundai 71

Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 71

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

The BRZ is EPA rated at 20 mpg city/27 highway/22 combined mpg. mpg, which we thought was great considering how much fun we had whipping through the gears while seeking out every twisty road we could find. If you opt for the automatic, the fuel economy is rated a bit better at 21/30/25.

MPG 84

MPG Clean Cleaning Mazda 84

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

liter compression-ignition OPE will will be 30-50% more fuel efficient than comparable diesel and gasoline direct injection engines, reduce emissions and cost less than alternative technologies under development for meeting 2025 CAFE fuel economy and Tier 3 emission targets. The new Achates Power 2.7-liter Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

Light 150

Light Engine Power Powered 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2016

Chrysler unveiled the all-new 2017 Pacifica minivan in both conventional and plug-in hybrid versions at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The PHEV is the minivan segment’s first. The Pacifica Hybrid will deliver an estimated all-electric range of 30 miles from a 16-kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery.

Minivan 150

Minivan Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid 150

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Clean Fleet Report perks up when we hear about a vehicle not known for getting good fuel economy being reimagined to be more efficient and easier on the environment at the same time. The system, with a total of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, is EPA city and highway combined rated at 20 mpg with the gasoline engine only.

Jeep 77

Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV 77

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 2, 2023

Revisiting and updating the past Volkswagen walked away from the bus and van market right about the time minivans became the rage, though it did soldier on with the low-volume Type 2 Vanagon until 2002. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

Dealers 83

Dealers All-Electric Miles Aura 83

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.

Minivan 46

Minivan Chrysler Dodge Circuit 2009 46

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and other efficient powertrains. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

San Francisco 88

San Francisco All-Electric Re-Charge Lithium Ion 88

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

by the IDBuzz minivan. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Pricing, Warranties and Safety.

All-Electric 71

All-Electric Miles SUV Light 71