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Tech: 2022 Toyota Connected: Autono-MaaS and Cabin Awareness Concept

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The exciting and intriguing technology is coming from the team at Toyota Connected. This system has been integrated into a Sienna Hybrid minivan for future testing under real world conditions. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

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All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. To further its electrification commitment, Toyota has released two 2021 hybrid-only models–the Venza crossover and the Sienna minivan. Clean Fleet Report reviewed the former model highly. Story and photos by John Faulkner. Smooth Power and Fuel Sipping. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. In 464 miles driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8 The only minivan with a plug. Clean Fleet Report, on an all in-town test loop, never exceeding 45 mph, and encountering many stop lights, achieved 46.2

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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If you are one of those “I will never drive a minivan” type of persons, please keep reading. When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid.

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Tech: Autonomous Vehicles Are Going to Require a New Brain

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As it stands in for the driver, an AV operates in a connected world. Rather than a static practice, neural manufacturing is a framework that enables manufacturers to orchestrate connected, cognitive, and collaborative ecosystems. Waymo minivans are already driverless. Neural Manufacturing in Context.

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Protecting Your Ride: A Guide to Anti-Theft Systems & Devices

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Theft doesn’t discriminate; high-end luxury cars, family minivans and everything in between can be targets for thieves. Smartphone Apps : Some car manufacturers and third-party companies offer smartphone apps that connect to your car’s security system. They provide an extra layer of convenience and security.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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Clean Fleet Report was driving the highly optioned Limited, which had the standard solar panel roof that charges the 12-volt and hybrid batteries, producing two miles of electric driving range for every six hours the car is left in the sun. This horizontal lighting connects the brake lights, which have small air flow fins.

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