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Chrysler Pacifica PHEV contract marks first delivery of a complete pack for volume NA PHEV for LG Chem

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Li-ion battery maker LG Chem will supply the 16-kWh Li-ion battery pack system and controls for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan. The agreement with FCA US marks the first time LG Chem will engineer and manufacture a complete battery pack in Michigan for a volume production North American PHEV. Earlier post.)

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Stellantis Vehicles Will Jump to Tesla's NACS Starting in 2026

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now, Jeep sells two plug-in hybrids, Chrysler has a PHEV minivan, and there are also the Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV twins. Those vehicles will be able to use an adapter to charge on Tesla’s Supercharger network, while future models will get NACS charging ports at the factory.

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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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The Trends report has been published annually since 1975 and covers all passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans, and all but the largest pickup trucks and vans. In this tally, the BMW i3 counts as an EV in its battery-only configuration and as a PHEV when equipped with a range extender.) —EPA 2014 Trends report.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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Chrysler writes that its has “ made the development of more fuel-efficient vehicles a priority to meet retail consumer preferences, comply with future regulations and as part of our commitment to sustainability. ”. “We Chrysler said it will deploy electric power steering across the entire lineup in future years. Vehicle energy use.

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Chrysler LLC Requests $224M from DOE for the Rapid Development and Manufacturing of Electrified Vehicles; Total Investment of $448M

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A prototype electric minivan for the USPS. Proposed vehicles covered under the submission include Dodge Ram 1500 Plug-in Hybrid-electric Vehicles (PHEVs), Chrysler Town & Country PHEVs and Chrysler Town & Country Electric Vehicles (EVs). Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins. Click to enlarge.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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The report also noted that: Since alternative fuel vehicle production [CNG, PHEVs and EVs] has generally been less than 0.1% The Trends report has been published annually since 1975 and covers all passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans, and all but the largest pickup trucks and vans. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

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This appeases the purists who can’t imagine a Harley that’s quiet and scent-free while letting H-D move into the electrified future. LiveWire Labs in Silicon Valley will communicate with Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee to “pioneer the future of motorcycling.” The LiveWire at launch was a Harley. Fine with me. Five Ways To Market EVs.

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