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Chrysler Confirms Plug-In Hybrid Minivan, Big SUV In 2016 And Later

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Five years ago, then-new Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne and a new executive team held a marathon day-long presentation session on the company''s future, laying out a product plan in conjunction with Fiat following its government-backed restructuring.

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Toyota to increase Highlander output, including hybrid and exports, in Indiana

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Toyota will increase production of the Highlander mid-size SUV in late 2013 at the company’s Princeton, Ind. The company will invest about $400 million to support global demand for the Highlander, which will no longer be built in Japan by late 2013. Hybrid and export versions will be included.

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2024 Honda Prologue: Japan’s most American brand gets serious about EVs

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Over the years, the company has pioneered a number of advanced powertrain technologies, including both natural gas and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Honda did a deal with GM to develop its own electric SUV, the Prologue, on Blazer EV underpinnings. Prototypes shown include a sleek Saloon (aka sedan) and a more boxy Space-Hub van/SUV.

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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

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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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GM and JVs deliveries in China down 43.3% in Q1; Wuling introduces EVs

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The brand likewise began accepting preorders for the Blazer SUV to tap into the popular large SUV segment. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, GM shifted its primary focus to supporting control and prevention of the coronavirus while also ensuring the safety of its employees as well as company and dealer operations.

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Worldwide sales of Toyota Motor hybrids top 4M units; Prius family accounts for almost 72%

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The company reached the 3-million mark with its hybrids in February 2011. The second-generation Prius followed in 2003 along with the expanded use of TMC’s hybrid system on such vehicles as minivans, SUVs, rear-wheel-drive sedans and compact hatchbacks. Of these, the original Prius (liftback) accounts for 65.8%

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Tesla receives Letter of Intent from Daimler for full electric powertrain program for a Mercedes vehicle

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The company recently finalized a long-term supply contract with Panasonic for cells used in the Model S, giving it increased visibility into its variable costs. The company believes that. Thereafter, Tesla plans to begin shipping complete powertrain systems for the RAV4 EV to Toyota, under a. Model S and Model X. Earlier post.)

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