Green Car Reports

MAY 18, 2020

The idea of minivans at the center of American suburban life is as obsolete as video-rental stores or answering machines. That said, the idea of sliding side doors, easy access for kids, and space, space, and more space is all fresh again to a new generation of families and active types, albeit with more of a niche approach.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2017

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) has an operational global warming impact 31% less than that of the previous-generation, gasoline-powered Chrysler minivan, according to an analysis by FCA US engineers using industry-standard software. No minivan has ever been rated higher.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 27, 2020

If Toyota’s minivan goes hybrid and sips fuel at 36 miles per gallon, is the era of the “swagger wagon” over? After spending a couple of days with the 2021 Toyota Sienna, I’ll roll my eyes to swagger but give a solid nod to the newfound interior design sensibilities of this 7- or 8-passenger van.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2014

Noah G (hybrid model with options). In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the completely redesigned Voxy minivan through Netz dealers, and the completely redesigned Noah minivan through Toyota Corolla dealers; hybrid models are scheduled for release on 14 February. For the hybrid variants, a 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Stellantis says it has a remedy for recalled 2017 and 2018 Chrysler Pacific Hybrid plug-in hybrid minivans that addresses potential fire risks. While a root cause hasn't been identified, the automaker said it has identified conditions that potentially proceed a fire, which the fix addresses.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

will begin sales of an affordably-priced hybrid version as well as the newly refreshed gasoline-powered version of the Honda Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute premium minivans on Friday, 5 February, at dealerships across Japan. The hybrid is a new addition to the Odyssey lineup. Honda Motor Co., Earlier post.) km/L in JC08 mode (61.1

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2016

Chrysler unveiled the all-new 2017 Pacifica minivan in both conventional and plug-in hybrid versions at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The PHEV is the minivan segment’s first. The Pacifica Hybrid will deliver an estimated all-electric range of 30 miles from a 16-kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 23, 2024

God knows I’m a big proponent of the minivan. But minivans have been in a massive decline ever since someone - that mythical someone - decided they were uncool. Toyota soldiers on as one of the few remaining automakers still carrying the minivan torch, now as an all-hybrid lineup. Yep, a turbo atop a hybrid.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Car enthusiasts often pine after vehicles sold in other markets, but this "forbidden" fruit rarely comes in the form of a minivan. The new Toyota Esquire is certainly not like any minivan sold in the U.S., combining an upscale interior with a hybrid powertrain option.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Which EV brand rolled out lower-priced versions of its electric pickup and SUV? Which hotels are soon getting Tesla wallbox chargers? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 9, 2024.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2016

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. —Sergio Marchionne, CEO, FCA.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2011

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. Detroit News.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 16, 2017

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is, for the moment, a unique vehicle. It's the sole plug-in hybrid minivan for sale anywhere in North America, and its combination of seven seats and 33 miles of EPA-rated electric range have attracted huge interest.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2012

Three plug-in hybrid-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivans ( earlier post ) went into service with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), bringing to 25 the total number of such vehicles on US roads. Components of the flex-fuel PHEV minivan. Each plug-in hybrid Town & Country is equipped with an E85-compatible 3.6L

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). No other minivan has ever come close to this rating. (As liter V-6.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 27, 2021

BraunAbility on Tuesday unveiled a wheelchair-accessible conversion for the 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid minivan. The company, which specializes in these conversions, claims the Sienna is the first hybrid conversion widely available to disabled users.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2010

will introduce a new Prius minivan equipped with Li-ion batteries early next year—the first of a coming rollout of hybrids equipped with Li-ion packs. A hybrid vehicle that Toyota plans to introduce around 2015 will also offer a choice between the two batteries. The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor Corp.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 10, 2014

So when he revealed at the Paris Motor Show that a plug-in hybrid version of the next Chrysler Town & Country minivan would arrive late next year, he added a few derogatory comments about the range limits and what he views as unrealistic.'

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

LG Chem announced that it won a contract to supply the 16 kWh Li-ion battery pack and controls for the new Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivan introduced earlier this year at the Detroit auto show. Chrysler estimates that the Pacifica Hybrid will deliver an all-electric range of 30 miles. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Honda Motor will introduce a hybrid version of its Freed minivan around 2011, President Takanobu Ito told The Nikkei in an interview. The company intends to add a variety of hybrid models in the near future, including the CR-Z, a sporty hybrid, in February and a hybrid version of its Fit subcompact by the end of 2010.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Stellantis is recalling an estimated 19,808 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans from model years 2017 and 2018 over a fire risk, and is advising owners to avoid charging until further notice.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 7, 2017

It's a well-reviewed new minivan design from the company that invented the modern minivan three decades ago. Unlike any other minivan, however, its large battery pack gives it 33 miles of EPA-rated electric range, and it can drive largely on battery alone despite its size, its seven seats, and its gaping cargo capacity.

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Minivan Chrysler Plug-in Plug 103

Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid wraps a number of firsts into one innovative package. The Pacifica minivan, launched this year, has received positive reviews for its combination of stylish design, comfortable interior, easy-to-use infotainment, and capacious carrying capacity for up to eight adults and their goods.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 12, 2020

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling the 2017-2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid—a plug-in hybrid minivan—over concerns of a fire risk relating to the 12-volt accessory battery connection. The recall affects 27,634 vehicles—every Pacifica Hybrid produced for all model years combined.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Stellantis warns about charging some Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans. Lexus is aiming for range and performance in its EVs, with a new concept-car tease. And Polestar shows how it’s developing its own EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 18, 2024

While we’re sure they’ve still a few things up their sleeve (after all, the phrase “We can’t comment on future product” is a PR mainstay), the news does give us a good idea as to what’s in store – plus a shot of the 2025 Civic Hybrid. Also, the hybrid powertrain is promised in both sedan and hatchback body styles, so that’ll help.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If this is appealing, then the 2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is what you are looking for. Chrysler calls it a “multipurpose vehicle,” but we will stick with modern minivan. The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. Toyota long ago made a commitment to hybrids, with the Prius being the most successful result of the company’s commitment to combining electricity and gasoline. Toyota and its upmarket Lexus division have 16 hybrid models, making the combined nameplates the leader in hybrid offerings.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Components of the flex-fuel PHEV minivan. The 25 Chrysler minivans will join a fleet of 140 Ram 1500 PHEV pickup trucks ( earlier post ) that are being deployed to 12 partners including local municipalities, state governments, universities and energy companies across the United States. The minivan project. The minivan project.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 9, 2016

At the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, Fiat Chrysler unveiled its first production plug-in electric model, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan. Perhaps not surprisingly, its plug-in hybrid powertrain won't be unique to the Pacifica, though.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 24, 2015

We know very little about the plug-in hybrid version that Fiat Chrysler will launch sometime after the new 2017 Chrysler Town & Country minivan is unveiled next year. But while a spate of plug-in hybrid SUVs and crossover utility vehicles is just about to enter the U.S. Green Future Cars Plug-In Hybrids plug-in cars'

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Minivan Chrysler Plug-in Plug 60

Green Car Reports

JULY 14, 2015

Toyota recently introduced a new minivan, and it's like nothing sold in the U.S. But this is the Sienta (with a "t"), the second generation of a much smaller minivan model first introduced in 2003. DON'T MISS: Forbidden Fruit: Toyota Esquire Hybrid Luxury Minivan (Oct.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 7, 2017

Today, we have good news on electric-car buyers, a grim EPA budget, an apparently failed new battery, and production of the first plug-in hybrid minivan to hit the market. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Four out of 10 drivers globally would consider buying an electric car today, but the numbers vary a lot by country.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

If you are one of those “I will never drive a minivan” type of persons, please keep reading. Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? The newly styled 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is ready for your test drive. It was more than a hybrid—it was a plug-in hybrid.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 16, 2012

There's likely a huge market demand for higher-mileage minivans and wagons, but so far, the 2012 Toyota Prius V is the sole entry that gets more than 40 mpg in EPA testing.

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Minivan Chrysler Plug-in Plug 92

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 1, 2016

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a somewhat deceptive—or perhaps incomplete—name. It is in fact a plug-in hybrid, making it the first minivan equipped with that type of powertrain to go into production.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2016

The first 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) rolled off the line at the FCA US Windsor Assembly Plant (Ont.) The launch of the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid marks another milestone for the Windsor plant as it is the first electric vehicle to be built on its assembly line. on 1 December. FCA US invested $2.6

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