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DOE proposes revising procedures for calculating petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs for use in CAFE calculations

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing a significant revision in its procedures for calculating a value for the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs for use in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Background. Proposed PEF.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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Chrysler has the market locked-up for anyone needing a seven passenger vehicle that can go a very long way on a tank of fuel. Or how about 32 miles on no gasoline at all as you chauffeur around the kids and do in-town errands? Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. How It Works.

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BorgWarner supplies clutch for Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

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BorgWarner supplies its sprag one-way clutch for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the first FCA US LLC mass-produced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and the industry’s first PHEV minivan. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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Photos by John Faulkner and Chrysler. Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? The newly styled 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is ready for your test drive. liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission. Ready to ride.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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Chrysler Group LLC has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to a proposed initial public offering of common shares. —Chrysler S-1. Chrysler is exploring ways to optimize vehicle weight, aerodynamic drag, tire performance, braking drag and driveline losses.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013.

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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) Chrysler Brand will launch two plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) over the next several years, said Al Gardner, President and CEO of the Chrysler Brand, during the FCA Investor Day presentations at Auburn Hills, Mi. Much more progress will come as gasoline and diesel engine technologies converge.

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