passenger car

noun

US
: a railroad car that carries passengers

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With an average charge of $9 per passenger car and upwards of $21.60 for large trucks during peak hours, congestion pricing has also been a financial boon to the city, netting $48.6 million in its first month—well above the $40 million originally projected. Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, WIRED, 10 Mar. 2025 The vehicle which allegedly fled the scene is a white Mercedes passenger car, Howard said. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025 Data earlier this week showing a 2.6% year-on-year decline in passenger car sales have further dampened sentiment around the industry. Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025 Volkswagen is one company that could benefit, the bank said, with its passenger car business set to get a boost from fresh electric vehicle incentives, while its vans and trucks divisions could be strengthened by rising economic activity. Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for passenger car

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“Passenger car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passenger%20car. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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