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

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Since 2020, Stellantis has invested nearly $3.3 The portfolio of transmissions includes six-, eight- and nine-speed transmissions, as well as the SiEVT transmission for the Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric minivan, built at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada. The engine plant produces the GMET4: the company’s 2.0-liter

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Nissan launches new Note Aura in Japan; enhanced e-POWER electrified powertrain

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The all-new Note Aura comes exclusively with Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), a key part of the company’s electrification strategy under the Nissan NEXT global business transformation plan. Nissan launched the all-new Note Aura premium compact car in Japan, with sales planned to start in autumn.

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

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In March 2018 an e-POWER version of the popular Serena minivan was launched, which was followed by the all-new Kicks SUV e-POWER in June 2020. As part of this effort, by the early 2030s every all-new Nissan vehicle offering in key markets will be electrified. The Note claimed the best-selling car in Japan title in 2018.1.

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Honda R&D and Alphabet’s Waymo enter discussions on technical collaboration on full autonomous vehicles

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As part of the discussion on technical collaboration, Honda could initially provide Waymo with vehicles modified to accommodate Waymo’s self-driving technology. Waymo will also receive 100 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV minivans from FCA built uniquely to support self-driving operation. Earlier post.)

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EVs start to go into Toyota’s wide, increasing lineup

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showrooms in the second one part of 2023 and will likely be due for a midcycle freshening in 2027. Venza: The hybrid-only midsize crossover gets a midcycle freshening within the first part of 2024 and a reengineering in 2026. in the second one part of 2024.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

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All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. To further its electrification commitment, Toyota has released two 2021 hybrid-only models–the Venza crossover and the Sienna minivan. Next up for 2021 is the all-new Sienna Hybrid minivan, which previously was powered only by a gasoline V6. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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Die some other year: Hengchi 5 resumed manufacturing within the Tianjin plant

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Credit score: Evergrande In August 2020, Evegrande Motors distinguishable six untouched thought automobiles beneath the Hengchi logo with ingenious names: Hengchi 1, Hengchi 2, Hengchi 3, Hengchi 4, Hengchi 5, and Hengchi 6. It consisted of sedans, coupes, SUVs, and MPV (minivans). Six untouched thought automobiles from Hengchi.