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Stellantis Recalls 76,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivans To Fix Engine Issue

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Stellantis is recalling 76,000 Chrysler plug-in hybrid minivans because a short circuit could cause the engine to unexpectedly shut down. The sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. The recall covers 67,000 2017-23 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans in the United States and about 9,000 in other countries.

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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. Components of the flex-fuel PHEV minivan. Click to enlarge.

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Stellantis investing $155M in 3 Indiana plants to produce new electric drive modules

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Stellantis will invest a total of $155 million in three Kokomo, Indiana, plants to produce new electric drive modules (EDM) that will help power future electric vehicles assembled in North America and to support the goal of 50% battery-electric sales in the US by 2030. Since 2020, Stellantis has invested nearly $3.3

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Electrovaya to supply Li-ion systems to Chrysler for 25 minivan PHEVs in 2-year fleet demo project with DOE

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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.

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

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The light and compact PHEV drive system is optimized for the small SUV; a gas turbine engine-generator serves as a range-extender instead of the usual gasoline engine-generator.

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These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

The Truth About Cars

Power show that after three years of ownership, vehicle dependability has diminished. Electrified Vehicles: A Mixed Bag Owners of BEVs and PHEVs report more problems than those with gasoline and hybrid vehicles, with tire replacement being a notable issue for BEV owners.

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These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

The Truth About Cars

Power show that after three years of ownership, vehicle dependability has diminished. Electrified Vehicles: A Mixed Bag Owners of BEVs and PHEVs report more problems than those with gasoline and hybrid vehicles, with tire replacement being a notable issue for BEV owners.

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