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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan adds mpg but not AWD in refresh

Green Car Reports

Kia on Thursday added a hybrid version of its Carnival minivan, as part of a mid-cycle revamp that brings technology upgrades and somewhat more SUV-inspired styling. liter turbo-4 gasoline engine, with a 54-kw (72-hp) electric motor at the input shaft of a 6-speed automatic transmission.

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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. In China, General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Holden, Baojun and Wuling brands.

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Volvo EM90 Minivan Probably Not Coming to North America

The Truth About Cars

Earlier this year, Volvo teased the all-electric EM90 minivan. While minivans have become pure poison on our market, Asian countries still utilize them due to the fact that they offer more interior space than just about everything else. Though the EM90 isn’t your average runabout. What are your thoughts?

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Volvo’s first electric minivan, the EM90, officially rolls off the assembly line

Baua Electric

The first all-electric Volvo EM90 officially rolled off the assembly line on Tuesday. Volvo’s EM90 is the brand’s first electric minivan, complete with a “Scandinavian living room” interior. A Scandinavian living room on wheels After teasing the EM90 several times, Volvo finally revealed its first electric minivan in November.

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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 All figures from fueleconomy.gov.).

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Mitsubishi Motors to unveil small PHEV SUV concept with four motors and gas turbine range extender

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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.

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Nevs signs framework agreement for 50% stake in transport vehicle manufacturing company in China; electric minivan to portfolio

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden (Nevs) has signed a framework agreement on taking a 50% stake in Chinese transport vehicle manufacturing company New Long Ma ( NLM ). NLM is part of the Fujian Motors Group, owned by the Fujian provincial government. The framework agreement was signed by the Fujian Motors Group, Long Ma Industrial Co.,Ltd,

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