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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

Green Car Congress

No other minivan has ever come close to this rating. (As In addition, the EPA gave the all-new minivan a rating of 10 in its Green Vehicle Guide. This marks the first time a minivan has achieved a 10—the highest possible rating—in this category. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Electric vehicle news 23 May

Electric Vehicles India

Nawa’s hybrid battery motorcycle to be ready for this summer, Canoo is accepting pre-orders for its minivan. In the post, he showcases the design of the popemobile to pope Francis and he also mentions that he is inspired by the pope’s environmental consciousness. Canoo is accepting pre-orders for its minivan.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

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. Ready to ride.

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Mazda first to recycle end-of-life vehicle bumpers into new vehicle bumpers

Green Car Congress

The new technology was inaugurated on 21 August and is initially being used to make rear bumpers for the Mazda Biante minivan. Mazda became an industry leader in bumper recycling when it began processing damaged bumpers collected from in-use vehicles through its dealer network in Japan.

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When They Electrified Christmas

Cars That Think

Homeowners can illuminate the eaves with iridescent icicles, shroud their shrubs with twinkling mesh nets, or mount massive menorahs on their minivans. advertised "Winking Fairy Lights for Christmas Trees" in Hardware Dealers' Magazine. In 1910 GE changed its basic design to a round bulb, although still with the exhaust tip.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

Clean Fleet Report

The Subaru designed and built boxer engine, which has horizontally opposed pistons instead of configured in a V or inline pattern, uses Toyota’s direct and sequential port injection system and runs on 92 octane. The 6-speed manual in our BRZ was designed for aggressive shifting and loves taking the engine high in the rev band.

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Road Test: 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus Plug-In Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Italian Design The Hornet R/T is sharp looking with its Alfa Romeo roots coming through nicely. Taking design cues from crossovers sold in European markets, it has a smooth front end with two narrow upper grilles sitting over a larger fascia grille. Maybe the Hornet R/T will show its “electricness” at some point.

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