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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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No other minivan has ever come close to this rating. (As In addition, the EPA gave the all-new minivan a rating of 10 in its Green Vehicle Guide. This marks the first time a minivan has achieved a 10—the highest possible rating—in this category. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo EX60 set to arrive as new Tesla Model Y, Porsche Macan luxury electric SUV rival

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Volvo EX30 (Source: Volvo) Volvo also began production of its first electric minivan, the EM90, for China. Volvo EX40 (Source: Volvo) According to Auto Express , the new Volvo electric SUV will be based on the larger EX90’s platform, which could pack up to 100 kWh of battery power. Deliveries began in March.

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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.

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Honda in moderation transferring from hybrids to EVs

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inches of farmland clearance, 18-inch wheels, skid plates and alternative unique design parts. For 2024, Honda stated the Passport gets “changes that enhance its rugged capability and design.” Odyssey: The Odyssey minivan closed terminating pace in 0.33 For 2023, Honda added a TrailSport style with 8.1

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Volvo enters space race: Volvo EM90 is an all-electric minivan that provides limo levels of luxury for six

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Volvo has pulled the drapes off the Volvo EM90, its first minivan in more than 70 years of car-making. Not only that it’s battery-powered and more luxurious than its flagship XC90 SUV. That’s because both Zeekr and Volvo are owned by the same Chinese parent, Geely. 2023 Zeekr 009.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

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But the battery-powered two-wheelers get separate showrooms, sales methodologies and marketing programs aimed at different target audience. These European designs are perfectly good EVs, although their limited battery range and high price compared to the gasoline versions are major drawbacks. America doesn’t get the ID.3,

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Nissan introducing second non-plug-in e-POWER series-hybrid model: Serena e-POWER

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will unveil the Nissan Serena e-POWER, a new version of the popular minivan featuring the company’s e-POWER electric drive system ( earlier post ), at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show. The Serena e-POWER will be Nissan’s second model to feature the technology. e-POWER borrows from the EV technology in the Nissan LEAF.

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