Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

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). No other minivan has ever come close to this rating. (As Click to enlarge.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

In an interview Monday, Mr. Ghosn said Nissan decided to accelerate development of battery-powered vehicles because of high gasoline prices and environmental concerns, not just because of the need to meet stricter fuel-economy standards. Nissan also expects to sell a lineup of electric vehicles globally by 2012. Ford ( F ).

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Nissan Gasoline-Electric GM 2010 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Following that, according Chryslers filings, will come electric-powered cars, SUVs and crossovers, some based on Fiat vehicles, according to the "viability plan" Chrysler submitted to the Treasury Department. Possibilities include a minivan and an Jeep Wrangler-like off-roader.

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Chrysler 2009 Dodge Circuit Electric Cars 32

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. Vice Chairman Bob Lutz in GMs FastLane blog ).

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