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Honda targeting introduction of Level 4 automated driving capability by 2025; Level 3 by 2020

Green Car Congress

This new goal builds upon earlier-announced plans for Honda and Acura vehicles to have highly-automated freeway driving capability (SAE Level 3) by 2020. SAE International defines automated driving based on six levels of capability, from zero to five. Honda Motor Co.,

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica wins Altair Enlighten Award for weight reduction in full vehicle category; Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T module, technology winners

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In addition, the all-new Pacifica minivan also makes strategic use of aluminum. Its combined city/highway rating of 22 mpg is unsurpassed in the minivan segment, while the all-new vehicle’s unique construction also benefits the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica body structure 72% high-strength steel.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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For 2023, CR reported that EVs had 79 percent more problems than automobiles that use internal combustion. Lexus and Toyota took the number one and two spots, respectively, and were followed by Mini, Acura, Honda, Subaru, Mazda, Porsche, BMW, and Kia. SUVs, crossovers, and minivans were next.