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Volvo EM90 Minivan Probably Not Coming to North America

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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. That’s mighty quick for a minivan, especially one as big (205 inches long) and heavy as the 009.

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FCA US to deliver thousands of Chrysler Pacifica plug-in Hybrid Minivans to Waymo’s self-driving service

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FCA US LLC announced an agreement to supply “thousands” of Chrysler Pacifica plug-in Hybrid minivans ( earlier post ) to Waymo to support the launch of its driverless ride-hailing service. FCA previously delivered 100 Pacifica Hybrid minivans, adapted for self-driving, to Waymo during the second half of 2016 and an additional 500 in 2017.

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Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to form JV for Li-ion battery production in N America; 40 GWh plant

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Stellantis and LG Energy Solution have entered into a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture to produce battery cells and modules for North America. Targeted to start by the first quarter of 2024, the plant aims to have an annual production capacity of 40 gigawatt hours.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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For 2023, CR reported that EVs had 79 percent more problems than automobiles that use internal combustion. The biggest issues for EVs were reportedly failing electric drive motors, unreliable charging, and trouble with battery packs. SUVs, crossovers, and minivans were next. It makes sense from an engineering perspective.

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All 2017-2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid models recalled for fire risk

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling the 2017-2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid—a plug-in hybrid minivan—over concerns of a fire risk relating to the 12-volt accessory battery connection. The recall affects 27,634 vehicles—every Pacifica Hybrid produced for all model years combined.

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Ontario deals extra money to Stellantis for EV battery plant, Premier Ford says

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is providing extra money in a bid to secure automaker Stellantis from pulling out of creating an electric-vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont. Volkswagen will obtain incorrect federal assistance for battery modules made in St. CATHARINES, Ont. Thomas, Ont. I expected this.

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Canada offer extra money to Stellantis for EV battery plant

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is providing extra money in a bid to hold automaker Stellantis from pulling out of creating an electric-vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont. Volkswagen will obtain disagree federal aid for battery modules made in St. CATHARINES, Ont. Thomas, Ont. billion ($9.8 I expected this.

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