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The NTSB Wants More Speed-Limiting Tech in New Vehicles

The Truth About Cars

The crash was caused by a driver traveling 103 mph in a 2018 Dodge Challenger. Five other vehicles were involved, including a minivan with seven people inside. The NTSB asked 17 automakers to add anti-speeding tech to new vehicles going forward, following an extremely deadly crash in Las Vegas last year that left nine people dead.

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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. Clean Fleet Report, on an all in-town test loop, never exceeding 45 mph, and encountering many stop lights, achieved 46.2 If Chrysler had their way, you will see it more as a multi-purpose vehicle than a minivan.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

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? When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market.

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Lectric XPedition review: The minivan of e-bikes

Green Authority

Find out in our hands-on review of the Lectric XPedition. Range – single battery – 75 miles, dual battery – 150 miles Top speed – 28 mph Max payload capacity: 450 lbs. max rear-rack 300 lbs, max front rack 35 lbs) Lectric XPedition review: Should you buy it? 85Nm of torque.

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Road Test: 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus Plug-In Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

In our search for performance, selecting the Sport mode delivered 0-60 mph times of 5.6 Even though they are both owned by Stellantis, the Chrysler Pacifica PHEV has badging on the rear lift gate identifying it as the only plug-in hybrid minivan on the market, as does the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid.

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

Clean Fleet Report

Heck, you can even get to 55 mph in second, so wringing-out the speed and approaching red line is what this car loves and is built to do. If you are ready to scrap the minivan and SUV, get down to your local Subaru dealer and tell the sales representative you need to take a long, winding test drive. Story by John Faulkner.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

We got this stellar number by setting the adaptive cruise control to 65 mph, which is the posted speed on Interstate 5. doesn’t have a ranking system for the cars, crossovers, minivans and trucks we review. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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