The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

However, standard hybrids actually outperformed every other group with 26 percent fewer problems than vehicles wholly reliant on gasoline. The biggest issues for EVs were reportedly failing electric drive motors, unreliable charging, and trouble with battery packs. SUVs, crossovers, and minivans were next.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Honda Motor Co., 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. L direct injection engine with a 22 kW (30 hp), 160 N·m (118 lb-ft) motor. VEZEL HYBRID. Click to enlarge. began sales of the VEZEL in Japan today.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Volvo has pulled the drapes off the Volvo EM90, its first minivan in more than 70 years of car-making. Not only that it’s battery-powered and more luxurious than its flagship XC90 SUV. Off the line the EM90 with single motor can achieve a 0-100km/h dash of 8.3 2024 Volvo EM90 interior. 2024 Volvo EM90. 2023 Zeekr 009.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 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. l/100 km), followed by car SUVs at 24.5 These data have been collected and maintained by EPA since 1975, and comprise the most comprehensive database of its kind.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 24, 2024

Gas-electric Kia Carnival debuts for 2025 Powertrain delivers a net 242 hp Three levels of brake regeneration are controlled by shift paddles Kia on Monday announced prices for the new hybrid version of its Carnival minivan. inch TFT instrument-cluster panel are standard, while EX and higher grades have both a 12.3-inch

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

As a result, the President’s Designee has found that General Motors’ plan is not viable as it is currently structured. On the product side, the summary asserted that: GM earns a disproportionate share of its profits from high-margin trucks and SUVs and is thus vulnerable to energy cost-driven shifts in consumer demand.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 23, 2024

From Automotive News : Mitsubishi Motors North America CEO Mark Chaffin said the brand's 330 dealerships cover a mere third of the U.S. Record sales in 2002 resulted in Mitsubishi Motors doubling down on its decision to pivot further toward economy cars and SUVs. sales market. volumes cratered immediately after that.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In Europe, it was smaller Jeeps—the subcompact Renegade and compact Compass family SUV—that got their plugs first. That’s not surprising—the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the company’s only previous plug-in hybrid, is a well-executed PHEV with an EPA-rated 32 miles of usable electric range that retains all the virtues of the Pacifica minivan.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2020

General Motors and its joint ventures delivered 461,716 vehicles in China in the first quarter, down 43.3% The brand likewise began accepting preorders for the Blazer SUV to tap into the popular large SUV segment. The minivan has a range of 300 kilometers on a single charge and supports DC fast charging. Rong Guang EV.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

With the coupe-like design, the sleek lines will cause you to pause about buying a crossover SUV. Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

by ’10 By BILL VLASIC Published: May 13, 2008 DETROIT — The Nissan Motor Company plans to sell an electric car in the United States and Japan by 2010, raising the stakes in the race to develop environmentally friendly vehicles. And by the end of the decade two more hybrids will join the Escape SUV in Ford's gasoline-electric lineup.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 13, 2021

This carries risks, but separates the EVs from the standard offerings. The Chevrolet Volt was a purpose-built plug-in hybrid, with an electric motor driving the car and a small gas engine that charged the small battery when it was depleted. Next up will be the ID.Buzz electric minivan. It debuted in the U.S. as a 1999 model.

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Charged EVs

JUNE 2, 2023

The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric minivan has been coming to North America for a long, long time. It’s longer than the one sold in Europe, has a genuine third row of seats, a larger battery and a more powerful motor, and available all-wheel drive. On the other hand, it’s a minivan with sliding side doors. So the U.S.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Family Compact SUV Increases Power and Boosts Handling. ID4 RWD has one motor producing 201 horsepower (hp) and 229 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) ID4 AWD has two motors. The dual electric motor ID4 AWD put its additional power and grip to good use. The ID4 AWD has standard ABS and power-assisted front vented and rear solid discs.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2013

Tesla Motors announced that in recent US-NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) testing, the Model S earned an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA as well as 5 stars in each component test. While the Model S is a sedan, it also exceeded the safety score of all SUVs and minivans, according to Tesla. Source: Tesla Motors.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Chryslers first electric car, set to be introduced late next year around the same time as General Motors Chevrolet Volt, will be a sports car with a zero-to-60 time of under five seconds and a top speed of 120 miles per hour. Power will come from a 200 kilowatt, or 268 horsepower, electric motor.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

The four modes or generations of family transportation have been defined as station wagons, minivans, SUVs and crossovers; millennials will seek their own version of a family vehicle. Electricity from the battery pack powers a single electric motor, mounted under the concept’s hood, that drives the front wheels. Semi-autonomous.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. BYD also developed the motors and software for the system. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Standardization of battery shape and chemistry is another consideration that gives one pause. Also, until standardization of connectors becomes fully implemented, EV owners may have to carry an assortment of adapters to be able to plug in to chargers from different suppliers. One of the main drawbacks to charge stations is speed.

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