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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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—Bob Lee, Head of Engine, Powertrain and Electrified Propulsion, and Systems Engineering, FCA - North America. The battery pack, covered by up to a 10-year/150,000-mile transferable warranty, may be fully recharged via the 6.6-kWh Level 3 chargers and “superchargers” cannot be used to charge the Pacifica Hybrid.

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Kia unveils Optima Hybrid sedan at LA Auto Show

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Arriving in Kia dealer showrooms early next year, the 2011 Optima Hybrid is the brand’s first hybrid for North America and uses a full parallel hybrid system to deliver a 40.7% kW HSG also functions as a generator to re-charge the battery pack if the state of charge is low and when the car is stationary.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Establishing dealer network. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. Ford spokesman in Wards Auto ) 6/9/06 "So, Mr. Ford is saying we’re looking into it. 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains. And if we’re guessing, we reckon it could be called the Ranger Lightning (see above). Expect to see it Down Under in 2023.