Connect Connected Minivan Standards 
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 11, 2016
Chrysler unveiled the all-new 2017 Pacifica minivan in both conventional and plug-in hybrid versions at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The PHEV is the minivan segment’s first. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is standard on all models to further heighten the Chrysler Pacifica’s refinement factor.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 19, 2022
Available in plug-in or hardwired versions that supply 32 amps/7.7kW (maximum) of power, the new charging units provide a full charge in just over two hours, up to six times faster than standard Level 1 (120-volt) chargers. The hybrid powertrain combines a high-tech, 2.0-liter, liter, Pentastar V-6, gasoline engine.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 28, 2018
The initial “Autono-MaaS” (autonomous-mobility as a service) fleet will be based on Toyota’s Sienna Minivan platform. Toyota will also utilize its Mobility Services Platform (MSPF), its core information infrastructure for connected vehicles. Pilot-scale deployments will begin on the Uber ride-sharing network in 2021.
Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 5, 2021
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. Next up for 2021 is the all-new Sienna Hybrid minivan, which previously was powered only by a gasoline V6. Story and photos by John Faulkner.
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Theft doesn’t discriminate; high-end luxury cars, family minivans and everything in between can be targets for thieves. They have become standard in most modern vehicles, providing a significant deterrent for thieves. That’s why it’s crucial to understand the various anti-theft options at your disposal.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 3, 2017
The four modes or generations of family transportation have been defined as station wagons, minivans, SUVs and crossovers; millennials will seek their own version of a family vehicle. Premium seating is standard for all occupants with thin-design seats that fold flat, fold up and slide fore/aft on a track system for ultimate flexibility.
Cars That Think
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Homeowners can illuminate the eaves with iridescent icicles, shroud their shrubs with twinkling mesh nets, or mount massive menorahs on their minivans. Lighting had to be hand wired, and there was no standardization in bulbs or sockets. The lights were connected in series, so if a bulb burned out, the rest of the line went dark.
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