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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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The company also intends to complete crash testing of PICC-converted vehicles so that future owners can qualify for green-vehicle tax credits. PICC has three existing dealers with seven additional sites planned nationwide by year’s end.

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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

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In addition, the EPA gave the all-new minivan a rating of 10 in its Green Vehicle Guide. The score relates to a vehicle’s combined performance on fuel economy and greenhouse-gas emissions. kWh on-board charger in as little as two hours using a 240-volt (Level 2) charger, available from Mopar through dealers.

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