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Chrysler Group introduces in-vehicle wireless charging for portable devices

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Chrysler Group LLC, through its Mopar division, will offer in-vehicle wireless charging for portable devices such as smartphones. For easy access, a seamlessly integrated power bin, measuring 8.27 For easy access, a seamlessly integrated power bin, measuring 8.27 The unit begins to charge when the vehicle is started.

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Chrysler Group partnering with NextEnergy to evaluate vehicle-to-grid technology

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Chrysler Group is working with NextEnergy to evaluate vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology using four all-electric minivans. The battery-powered minivans are connected to a charging module that, using NextEnergy technology, can simulate any electrical grid in the world. Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Smart Grid V2X'

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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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Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid also excelled on two other fronts. system, which includes an 8.4-inch

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Chrysler Changes Its Mind About EVs

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As the race to produce mass market EVs heats up, Chrysler has pulled out of the contest. More details below: Chrysler dismantles electric car plans under Fiat. “As late as August, Chrysler took $70 million in grants from the U.S. Chrysler dismantles electric car plans under Fiat. by Kevin Krolicki, for Reuters.

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How Smart EV Charging Will Help Promote Renewable Power Generation

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This can lead to a huge variation in the grid power available, which can be a problem for power companies. But, if householders and businesses can be flexible about when they charge their EVs, then they can help to balance the grid and support renewable power generation. The flexibility of controlled EV charging.

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Tech: Don’t Believe These 5 Plug-In Hybrid Myths!

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The rise of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) have fans professing its technological wonders, while looking down at plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs). While BEVs use a battery-powered motor to power the vehicle, PHEVs have both a battery/electric motor and a gas engine to power them. The major difference?

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Honda in moderation transferring from hybrids to EVs

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Honda additionally will start deliveries of a CR-V-based gasoline cellular style in early 2024 that may have Honda’s next-generation gasoline cellular gadget in addition to a plug-in serve as to provide patrons the ease of charging at house for snip, battery-powered commutes.

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