Green Car Congress
MAY 6, 2014
One will be a PHEV version of the new Chrysler Town & Country minivan to be introduced in 2016; the second will be a PHEV version of a new full-size crossover vehicle to be introduced in 2017. FCA will launch a PHEV minivan in 2016 to comply with ZEV requirements. Several mild hybrid applications will come to market shortly thereafter.
Green Car Congress
MAY 22, 2012
The second-generation Prius followed in 2003 along with the expanded use of TMC’s hybrid system on such vehicles as minivans, SUVs, rear-wheel-drive sedans and compact hatchbacks. Sales of the Prius began in North America, Europe and elsewhere in 2000. Cumulative sales of select TMC hybrids. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 19, 2011
The research project will focus on adapting the hydraulic hybrid system to a Chrysler Town & Country minivan equipped with a 2.4-liter, liter, inline four-cylinder gasoline engine. In 2004, EPA had combined a full series hydraulic hybrid system with a diesel engine in a 2003 Ford Expedition SUV. Earlier post.)
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 28, 2009
Still, the instant torque of the electric motor is a rush you get to experience all the time in city driving; each time you pull away from a red light and stop sign youre wondering why gasoline engines ever became popular. For now, if you want to keep moving, you need to keep pressing go. No coasting available.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. USA Today ) 10/25/06 DaimlerChrysler is downright reluctant, even though it has built four test models, commercial-size vans that run on gasoline and electricity. When Lutz first proposed creating an electric car in 2003, the idea "bombed" inside GM, he says. "I Detroit News ).
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