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BMW electric wagon, Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan, Tesla chargers at hotels: Today’s Car News

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Thousands of hotels will be getting Tesla destination charging. And Kia is adding a hybrid minivan to its lineup. With the addition of the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan, families will have another high-mpg family choice with three. BMW sport wagon fans looking to go electric will have to wait longer.

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In China, Wuling launches electric minivan, Chevrolet introduces 48V MHEV Monza

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In China, Wuling launched its first electric minivan, the Rong Guang EV, and Chevrolet launched four new Monza variants featuring 48V mild hybrid technology. The minivan comes with electric power steering (EPS) and is equipped with a driver’s side air bag for added safety. Rong Guang EV. cubic meters of cargo space. Monza MHEVs.

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2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: Avoid charging due to fire risk, warns automaker

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Stellantis is recalling an estimated 19,808 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans from model years 2017 and 2018 over a fire risk, and is advising owners to avoid charging until further notice.

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2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV fix nixes fire risk

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Stellantis says it has a remedy for recalled 2017 and 2018 Chrysler Pacific Hybrid plug-in hybrid minivans that addresses potential fire risks. This will allow owners to resume charging their.

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Chrysler Group launches second phase of PHEV minivan project

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Three plug-in hybrid-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivans ( earlier post ) went into service with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), bringing to 25 the total number of such vehicles on US roads. Components of the flex-fuel PHEV minivan. Each plug-in hybrid Town & Country is equipped with an E85-compatible 3.6L

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

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Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). No other minivan has ever come close to this rating. (As liter V-6.

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All-hybrid Toyotas, Lightyear One solar roof, cooler charging cables: Today?s Car News

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Toyota has introduced new versions of the Venza utility vehicle and Sienna minivan, and they’re hybrid exclusive this time. And new high-power charging cables can handle more miles per minute and keep cool. The Lightyear One is one step closer with a production deal for its solar roof. Netherlands.

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