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. The Pacifica Hybrid will deliver an estimated all-electric range of 30 miles from a 16-kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery.
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
MARCH 18, 2021
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.
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. While at Level 3 autonomy, the vehicle maintains speed and course, but the driver must continue to monitor the road and driving environment.
Creative Greenius
DECEMBER 1, 2013
At exactly at 11:15 on the nose, a Honda Odyssey minivan pulled to a stop in front of me – the side door opened and a young voice belonging to someone inside said “Put this on, and get inside.” These kids claim to be connected with tens of thousands of other kids all across the country.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 5, 2009
Expanding established propulsion systems into a volume manufacturing environment. Develop, validate, and deploy 220 advanced plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. Potential locations in IN : Anderson, Morristown, Greenfield, or Indianapolis Fargo, ND. UQM Technologies, Inc. Muncie, IN Holly, MI. Chrysler LLC. $70.
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