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Nissan Leaf EV tax credit, Hyper Touring concept, Rivian towing update: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The made-in-Tennessee Nissan Leaf is eligible for the EV tax credit. Nissan electrifies the minivan around solid-state batteries. And Rivian aims to make towing more predictable. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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FCA calculates operational GWP impact of 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid as 31% less than previous-generation minivan

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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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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

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No other minivan has ever come close to this rating. (As In addition, the EPA gave the all-new minivan a rating of 10 in its Green Vehicle Guide. This marks the first time a minivan has achieved a 10—the highest possible rating—in this category. The MSRP of the non-hybrid Pacifica minivan is $28,595.

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KBB: Average new vehicle transaction price in US in December up 1.9% from November; EV ATP dropped 5.5% due to Tesla

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Plus, with the new tax credits on the way, electric vehicle ATPs will drop lower for qualifying vehicles. Meanwhile, vans, minivans and full-size SUVs had the lowest incentives, all less than 1% of ATP. Incentives overall are still very low but trending upwards. —Rebecca Rydzewski.

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2025 Volvo EX30, Aston Martin Bulldog: Automotive Information Headlines

Baua Electric

You’ll to find those tales and extra in as of late’s automotive information, proper right here at Motor Authority. 2025 Volvo EX30 hits 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, begins at $34,950 Aston Martin Bulldog comes out of its shut eye to crash 205.4

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Ontario deals extra money to Stellantis for EV battery plant, Premier Ford says

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billion in production tax credit to VW thru 2032, hour Europe’s biggest carmaker is making an investment as much as $7 billion to create the plant. We don’t have a standing tax credit, so you’re going to have to negotiate terms, and get it right the first time.” Thomas, Ont.

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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. If Chrysler had their way, you will see it more as a multi-purpose vehicle than a minivan. The minivan stigma is exactly that, as the Pacifica Hybrid is as modern and versatile as anything on the road.