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Chrysler introduces Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivan; 80 mpge city, 30-mile AER

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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. Patented by FCA US, the device features two electric motors, which are both capable of driving the vehicle’s wheels.

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Mopar introduces new at-home plug-in wall chargers for Jeep 4xe models and Chrysler Pacifica

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In addition, new Wi-Fi connectivity gives customers the ability to monitor and control charging any time and anywhere via a mobile app and web portal. The 4xe propulsion system combines two electric motors, a 400-volt battery pack, 2.0-liter Qmerit-certified installers are licensed, insured and screened.

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Toyota investing $500M in Uber; two expand collaboration on automated vehicle technologies

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Uber Technologies, Inc. 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.

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Honda recollects 1.2 million U.S. cars over misguided extra digicam

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WASHINGTON — American Honda Motor Co. The recall covers the 2018-2023 Honda Odyssey minivan, 2019-23 Passport midsize crossover and 2019-22 Pilot midsize crossover. TE Connectivity in Troy, Mich., is recalling just about 1.2 million cars within the U.S. The automaker has no longer won stories of accidents or dying.

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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. 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.

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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. liter V6 and two electric motors mated to an electrically variable transmission driving the front wheels. The only minivan with a plug. If Chrysler had their way, you will see it more as a multi-purpose vehicle than a minivan. How It Works.

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Toyota’s advertisements force Hispanic constancy

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Toyota Motor North The usa stated it’s a byproduct of a long-running, concerted struggle to interact Hispanic customers. And I’m personally excited by the fact that the Hispanic demographic skews younger because I think that brings some exciting opportunities and different ways to engage and connect with this population.”