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Google Self-Driving Car Project and FCA to integrate self-driving technology into 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan

Green Car Congress

The Google Self-Driving Car Project and FCA announced will collaborate to integrate Google’s self-driving technology into all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans ( earlier post ) to expand Google’s existing self-driving test program. —John Krafcik, CEO, Google Self-Driving Car Project.

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Renault and Volvo team up on next generation electric vans

Baua Electric

The Flexis vans will be Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) built around Google’s Android Auto operating system. This allows Google to go beyond the screen into the functions of the car,” says de Meo. Electrek’s Take Volvo EM90 minivan; via Volvo Cars.

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FCA delivers 100 uniquely built Chrysler Pacifica PHEVs to Waymo for autonomous driving test fleet

Green Car Congress

Waymo (formerly the Google self-driving car project, earlier post ) and FCA announced that production of 100 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans ( earlier post ) uniquely built to enable fully self-driving operations has been completed.

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Waymo purchase of Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids may limit consumer access to federal rebate

Green Car Reports

Waymo, the self-driving car unit of Google's parent company, Alphabet, put in an order for 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans last week to put into test fleets around the country. Riders will be able to summon the vans as taxis and be whisked to their destination complete with a "driver" who isn't actually driving.

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2024 Chevy Camaro, 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan: Nowadays’s Automotive Information

Baua Electric

Honda Pilot: Examine Crossover SUVs Ferrari’s EV plant to be finished by way of mid-2024 Colorado’s made over credit score incentivizes smaller, less expensive EVs 2024 Acura ZDX to deliver built-in Google to emblem Kia Carnival vs. Honda Odyssey: Examine Minivans Gazoo Racing constructed a wild Toyota Prius to honour Le Mans Versatile Ford EV (..)

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Chevy Bolt EV electric car to be GM-Lyft self-driving car testbed

Green Car Reports

This week Google and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced that the Silicon Valley giant would use the Detroit automaker's 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans for its self-driving car research. It's the season of autonomous-car announcements, apparently.

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2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country Review – Quiet Luxury

The Truth About Cars

Wagons have often been stereotyped as boring – especially before the shift to minivans and later, SUVs, which made them seem cool again – but boring isn’t always bad. The vertical infotainment screen looks good, though the learning curve for its use is a bit steep, especially if you aren’t steeped in the Google ecosystem.

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