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JUNE 14, 2011

Components of the flex-fuel PHEV minivan. The 25 Chrysler minivans will join a fleet of 140 Ram 1500 PHEV pickup trucks ( earlier post ) that are being deployed to 12 partners including local municipalities, state governments, universities and energy companies across the United States. The minivan project. The minivan project.

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Li-ion Minivan Chrysler PHEV 225

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

At the Tokyo Motor Show lather this month, Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) will unveil the MI-TECH CONCEPT—a small plug-in hybrid SUV featuring a 4-motor 4WD system called Quad Motor with Dual Motor AYC (active yaw control) with 2-motors for both front and rear axle. MMC will also introduce a new-generation Super Height K-Wagon Concept.

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Mitsubishi PHEV Motors Motoring 207

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MAY 20, 2016

Toyota Motor Corporation announced that the cumulative figures for global sales of its hybrid vehicles reached 9.014 million units as of 30 April. As of the end of April 2016, Toyota is selling 33 hybrid electric passenger car models (HEVs) and one plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model in more than 90 countries and regions.

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Prius Toyota Hybrid Sale 231

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JUNE 5, 2021

All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids, with the Prius being the most successful result of the company’s commitment to combining electricity and gasoline. Toyota and its upmarket Lexus division have 16 hybrid models, making the combined nameplates the leader in hybrid offerings.

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Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 98

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OCTOBER 9, 2018

The FCA Melfi, Italy plant is beginning preparations to produce the Jeep Renegade Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) scheduled for market launch in early 2020. At the same time, the technology will also be applied to enhance the specific strengths of each brand.

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APRIL 6, 2021

For customers, this delivers EV-like excitement, quietness and smooth acceleration, but with the confidence and convenience that comes with a fuel tank, and without the need to plug in to recharge. In March 2018 an e-POWER version of the popular Serena minivan was launched, which was followed by the all-new Kicks SUV e-POWER in June 2020.

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Japan Nissan Power Powered 243

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MAY 11, 2017

BorgWarner supplies its sprag one-way clutch for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the first FCA US LLC mass-produced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and the industry’s first PHEV minivan. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 26, 2012

Chrysler has increased its efforts with plug-in hybrid technology after launching the second phase of a demonstration fleet deployment project.

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Minivan Chrysler Plug-in Plug 46

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Global annual sales of TMC hybrids. Cumulative sales in Japan of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) hybrid vehicles—including plug-in hybrids— reached 2.04 Globally, cumulative sales of TMC-produced hybrid vehicles since the first was launched in 1997 have now topped 4.60 Click to enlarge. Of the global 4.6

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Japan Toyota Hybrid Sale 268

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MAY 6, 2014

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) Chrysler Brand will launch two plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) over the next several years, said Al Gardner, President and CEO of the Chrysler Brand, during the FCA Investor Day presentations at Auburn Hills, Mi. FCA will launch a PHEV minivan in 2016 to comply with ZEV requirements.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Ask most people about Chrysler's plug-in hybrid prototype program, and you'll get something like, "Huh? Chrysler has plug-in hybrids?" In fact, the company does: 23 minivans and 109 pickup trucks on the roads for almost a year now, all prototypes to test the technology.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 7, 2014

The first green news was that Chrysler will build small numbers of plug-in hybrid minivans and large SUVs to meet emission regulations. But in an afternoon technology.'

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Chrysler Minivan Hybrid Detroit 151

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

billion in federal grant monies awarded to accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of hybrid electric vehicles and new-generation batteries for a project to develop, validate, and deploy 220 advanced plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins. Earlier post.). —Chris Mi.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 11, 2017

In recent years, Honda has announced that it planned to release advanced-technology green cars in the future—without mentioning even their names, let alone any details or specifications.

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MAY 27, 2015

In a new report, Navigant Research forecasts that North American plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) sales will exceed 1.1 To date, North America is the strongest market for light duty (LD) plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), with more than 133,000 sold in 2014. million annually by 2024. million in the aggressive. between 2015 and 2024.

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Plug-in America Electric Vehicles Sale 150

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DECEMBER 19, 2016

Waymo (formerly the Google self-driving car project, earlier post ) and FCA announced that production of 100 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans ( earlier post ) uniquely built to enable fully self-driving operations has been completed. The Pacifica Hybrid will be a great addition to our fully self-driving test fleet.

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Chrysler PHEV Fleet Minivan 150

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MARCH 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

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JULY 31, 2017

Swedish metal forming specialist AP&T claimed the Enabling Technology category for its innovative aluminum forming technology used on several European vehicles. In addition, the all-new Pacifica minivan also makes strategic use of aluminum. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Chrysler 2017 Toyota Minivan 150

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

On Friday, Chrysler Group LLC announced it was withdrawing from service its test fleet of plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) to conduct a battery-pack upgrade. Three of the fleet’s 109 pickups equipped with plug-in hybrid powertrains sustained damage when their prototype 12.9-kWh The fleet accumulated more than 1.3

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Chrysler PHEV Fleet Minivan 268

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Manufacturer-specific technology adoption over time for key technologies. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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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. The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. l/100 km)—a 0.5 mpg, which is 0.5

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

Baua Electric

JULY 29, 2023

technology of the five-seater Passport used to be freshened for the 2022 style pace with a gentle external revamp. The subsequent technology is predicted to start out manufacturing in early 2025. The CR-V may see a minor freshening in 2025 and the subsequent technology will have to come past due in 2027. Passport: The 0.33

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Li-ion battery maker LG Chem will supply the 16-kWh Li-ion battery pack system and controls for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan. The Pacifica Hybrid, scheduled to be launched in late 2016 and introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, will be the first mass-produced hybrid minivan in North America.

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PHEV Chrysler Li-ion Minivan 150

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.

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Kia Minivan Fuel Economy MPG 72

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Plug-in hybrids were even worse with 146 percent more issues. However, standard hybrids actually outperformed every other group with 26 percent fewer problems than vehicles wholly reliant on gasoline. But it also left your author wondering why standard hybrids weren’t seeing the same number of problems.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

However, the document not only provides a detailed look at the finances of the company, it also provides a quick recap of recent technology developments and some insight into the company’s immediate research priorities. Details of the offering—i.e., number of shares and price range—are yet to be determined. Vehicle energy use.

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Chrysler Light Hybrid Dodge 268

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2011

Chrysler Group LLC and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working together to determine the possibility of adapting a hydraulic series hybrid system for application in large passenger cars and light-duty vehicles. EPA and its partners announced the world’s first series hydraulic hybrid urban delivery vehicle in 2006.

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

The EPA report is an authoritative reference for CO 2 emissions, fuel economy, and powertrain technology trends for new personal vehicles in the United States. 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.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy PHEV 312

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2021

Now in its second year, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sets the bar high for five-passenger sedans. Hyundai can rightly claim the Sonata Hyundai Hybrid looks like no other sedan, highlighted by a distinctive LED headlight design, which is edged by a very unique and compelling daylight running light strip. Gets more than 50 mpg.

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Hyundai Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 70

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The company says that the energy version of technology (MN-eHP) exceeds 200 Wh/kg—one of the highest energy densities for a commercial Li-ion cell in a large prismatic design, according to the company. Electrovaya’s proprietary SuperPolymer technology is independent of the composition of the positive electrode active material.

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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.

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Purchase Lithium Ion Fuel Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2009

A prototype electric minivan for the USPS. Proposed vehicles covered under the submission include Dodge Ram 1500 Plug-in Hybrid-electric Vehicles (PHEVs), Chrysler Town & Country PHEVs and Chrysler Town & Country Electric Vehicles (EVs). Click to enlarge. The Transportation Electrification Initiative.

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Chrysler Manufacturer Minivan PHEV 150

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

and Duke Energy last week announced a 10-year commitment to transition their company cars and trucks to plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicles. The joint commitment represents more than 10,000 vehicles and potential revenues of at least $600 million for manufacturers who can produce viable plug-in electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Reuters reports that Chrysler has disbanded its ENVI team, formed in 2007 to bring electric-drive vehicles and related advanced-propulsion technologies to market. In April 2009, Chrysler unveiled four all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivan concepts to the US Postal Service (USPS) in Washington, DC. Earlier post.)

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Chrysler Electric Vehicles Minivan Vehicles 210

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Chrysler Group LLC, working in partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE), will deliver 10 demonstration fleet Ram 1500 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) pickup trucks to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). —Abdullah Bazzi, senior manager of Chrysler’s advanced hybrid vehicle project.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

A Very Trail-Ready Plug-in Hybrid. Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. It’s a whole new world. This is exactly what the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has to offer.

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Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV 76

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APRIL 25, 2017

Waymo (formerly the Google self-driving car project) will add an additional 500 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans ( earlier post ) to expand its self-driving program. FCA previously delivered 100 minivans, modified for self-driving, to Waymo during the second half of 2016. Earlier post.)

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