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Rivian develops a sliding door patent, hinting toward a minivan

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Rivian has filed a new patent that describes a dual guide rail sliding door that would be perfect for a minivan. The design is driving speculation that Rivian could be on its way to develop the market’s first electric minivan just after it produced the industry’s first production version of an all-electric pickup truck.

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Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to form JV for Li-ion battery production in N America; 40 GWh plant

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The partnership between the two companies in electrified vehicles dates back to 2014 when LG Energy Solution (then LG Chem) was selected by Stellantis (then Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) to supply the lithium-ion battery pack system and controls for the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the industry’s first electrified minivan.

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Honda to begin sales of refreshed Insight hybrid and new Freed hybrids in Japan; new Insight Exclusive with 1.5-liter engine joins lineup

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Honda also will begin sales of the all-new Freed Hybrid minivan and Freed Spike Hybrid tall wagon at dealerships across Japan on 28 October. compact size) minivan and tall wagon hybrid vehicles. Honda will begin sales of both hybrid models at dealerships across Japan on 11 November. The Freed Hybrid. Click to enlarge. Freed hybrids.

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Volkswagen wagons in US fall to SUV surge

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SUVs have definitely assumed the mantle of family haulers from the station wagons and minivans we remember from our childhoods. CROZZ electric SUV debuts early next year. Last week, Volkswagen announced a new smaller SUV model expected to arrive in 2021 that will slot beneath the Tiguan.

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Thankful To Be Home — And ALIVE!

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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.” Definitely a tough storage room. ” – a hand reached out of the backseat holding a Trader Joe’s shopping bag. .

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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Light trucks (pickups, minivans/vans, and truck SUVs), accounted for 36% of all light-duty vehicle production in MY 2012, the second lowest level since 1993. There are 15 MY 2013 pickup and minivan/van models for which at least one variant of the model has a combined city/highway label fuel economy rating of 20 mpg (11.8 mpg, or 22%.

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Chrysler to Double Its Model Count with a New EV

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Yes, that means there will be a trio of teasers for a concept car which, by definition, is itself a teaser. Buyers with families could choose the 300 or Sebring, not to mention the (then) ubiquitous minivans. Few companies play that particular game like Stellantis, it must be said. Image: Stellantis] Become a& TTAC insider.

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