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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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No other minivan has ever come close to this rating. (As In addition, the EPA gave the all-new minivan a rating of 10 in its Green Vehicle Guide. This marks the first time a minivan has achieved a 10—the highest possible rating—in this category. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo enters space race: Volvo EM90 is an all-electric minivan that provides limo levels of luxury for six

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Volvo has pulled the drapes off the Volvo EM90, its first minivan in more than 70 years of car-making. READ MORE: Volvo EX30 small electric SUV revealed, pricing confirmed for Australia ahead of late 2023 arrival READ MORE: Volvo reveals EX90 EV, here in 2024 READ MORE: Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric review 2024 Volvo EM90.

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Sales of Nissan e-POWER electrified vehicles in Japan surpasses 500,000-unit cumulative milestone

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The e-POWER system uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle. 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.

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EC40, EX40, XC40… Has Volvo just reduced or increased its electric car naming confusion?

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In an attempt to clear up confusion over where the current Volvo C40 Recharge and Volvo XC40 Recharge sits in its growing EV line-up both will be renamed for 2024. From now on the Volvo XC40 Recharge will go by the Volvo EX40 name, while the more rakish C40 Recharge will be rebadged as the EC40. 2024 Volvo EX40.

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Volvo flexes its pricing power for EVs with the EX30 rolling out for $35,000

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The electric SUV will be available in two versions: A single-motor extended range and a twin-motor performance model. It even launched its first electric minivan in China (EM90). These models will join the already popular C40 and XC40 Recharge in Volvo’s all-electric lineup.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission driving the front wheels. The only minivan with a plug. The battery recharge and electric mile range are metered instantly by dash gauges. How It Works.

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Volvo EX30 boosts EV sales share in February to reach a new record at 22%

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It will be available in a single-motor extended range and twin-motor performance version. Meanwhile, Volvo’s first electric minivan, the EM90 , will begin rolling out in China. The US and China both saw EV sales fall as Volvo works to launch new models in the regions. The EX30 is expected to launch in the US by this summer.

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