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.
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 29, 2023
But then I bought one when our minivan grew old and my bride expressed a desire for more wind-in-the-hair motoring on her commute. liter turbo with electric motors) will be the final gasp of dino juice in a Wrangler. For the interior, the most noticeable change at first will be to the dashboard, as a standard 12.3-inch
Charged EVs
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
That’s not surprising—the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the company’s only previous plug-in hybrid, is a well-executed PHEV with an EPA-rated 32 miles of usable electric range that retains all the virtues of the Pacifica minivan. That power and its 273 lb-ft of torque, Jeep said, intentionally duplicates the specs of the standard 3.6-liter
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
I have also seen people advertising EVs on eBay who claim 100 mile range from a one hour charge using a standard 110V outlet. Chrysler used this for their EPIC Minivan and could charge at a rate of about one mile per minute. To sum up, you are never going to be able to charge your EV in seconds from a standard 110V 15amp receptacle.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
Standardization of battery shape and chemistry is another consideration that gives one pause. Also, until standardization of connectors becomes fully implemented, EV owners may have to carry an assortment of adapters to be able to plug in to chargers from different suppliers. One of the main drawbacks to charge stations is speed.
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