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Marchionne: hybrid Chrysler 300 next year, hybrid minivan in 2013

Green Car Congress

Chrysler Group LLC will add a hybrid version of the new Chrysler 300 sedan next year as a 2013 model, and add a hybrid minivan in 2013, according to CEO Sergio Marchionne. Chrysler has developed its own hybrid technology, Marchionne said, promising details later.

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

Green Car Congress

Today’s announcement is further proof that we are deploying our aggressive electrification road map and are following through on the commitments we made during our EV Day event in July. With this announcement, the two companies look to solidify their partnership even further and continue leveraging each other’s strengths.

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BorgWarner suggests Valve-Event Modulated Boost system can offer 6-17% fuel economy benefit over already downsized and turbocharged engines

Green Car Congress

The VEMB system uses a concentric camshaft, blow-down manifold and scavenge manifold to separate the exhaust event into two phases: high-energy blow-down to the turbo without pumping losses, and high-hydrocarbon scavenge to the EGR system. SUV/Minivan) compared to about 5% with conventional cylinder deactivations, and about 7.2%

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CyberVan! Li Auto’s Mega MPV launches in China alongside ambitious EV expectations

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Priced at over RMB 560,000 ($77,800), Li Auto expects the luxury minivan to be a top seller in its segment, contributing to its target of 800,000 vehicles sold this year. The Mega hit the market today following a launch event, and it’s priced a bit below that original number – at least for the initial trim now on sale. Dope or nope?

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Carnival SX

Clean Fleet Report

Goodbye To the Minivan. Kia is out of the minivan business and is shaking up things with the all-new 2022 Carnival. The Korean car company will remind you it is not a minivan but an MPV or Multi-Purpose Vehicle. With those words it hopes to remove the stigma of people saying “I will never own a minivan.”. Drivetrain.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

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

Clean Fleet Report

Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. The only minivan with a plug. If Chrysler had their way, you will see it more as a multi-purpose vehicle than a minivan. The minivan stigma is exactly that, as the Pacifica Hybrid is as modern and versatile as anything on the road.