Volkswagen ID.Buzz and ID.Buzz Cargo German pricing and spec revealed

More

Fully Electric Genesis GV60 Arrives in the United States, starts at MSRP of $58,890

More

2023 Cadillac Lyriq priced at $62,990, offers EPA-estimated 312 miles range

More

New Range Rover Sport debuts with new minimalist look, gets new PHEV powertrain

More

Truemag

  • Electric Car News
  • Electric Car Reviews
  • Plug-in Hybrids
  • Technology
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Charging Map

FCAs 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 Hybrid Propulsion System Named To Wards 10 Best Engines List

The editors at WardsAuto have named the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and its new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 hybrid propulsion system to the Wards 10 Best Engines list for 2017.

This unique powertrain allows the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid achieve a total driving range of 566 miles, while also providing an electric only range of 33 miles while returning combined fuel economy of 84 MPGe.

“We were wowed by the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid’s seamless operation,” says WardsAuto Senior Content Director Drew Winter. “The eFlite transmission shifts between pure electric mode and a combination of electric and gasoline engine propulsion without a hiccup.”

eFlite, the Pacifica Hybrid’s distinguishing electrically variable transmission, is an in-house FCA US innovation. It was developed by a team of engineers assigned exclusively to the task of delivering a high-efficiency powertrain within the functionality envelope customers expect from minivans.

Conventional electrification schemes dedicate one motor to serve as a generator and a second motor, usually much larger, to deliver torque to the wheels. The new eFlite system uses a one-way clutch that enables the motor typically used only as a generator to also deliver torque to the wheels, depending on driving conditions.

The result is increased efficiency, refinement and improved component packaging.

The Pacifica Hybrid’s 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack is located under the second-row floor, keeping the rear cargo area as roomy as ever and preserving the third-row Stow ‘n Go seating and storage, plus room for seven passengers. Recharging can take as little as two hours using an optional 240-volt (Level 2) charger, available from Mopar through dealers.

With a 120-volt (Level 1) charger, which comes standard with the vehicle, the Pacifica Hybrid can be fully recharged in approximately 14 hours. The vehicle’s battery also benefits from charging by regenerative braking.

When the battery’s energy is depleted to a certain threshold, the Pacifica Hybrid becomes a part-time electric vehicle, like a conventional hybrid, to maximize energy and efficiency. Power to the wheels is supplied by the electric drive system or supplemented by a specially adapted new version of the award-winning gasoline-powered Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6.

The EPA last month gave the all-new minivan a rating of 10 in its Green Vehicle Guide. The score relates to a vehicle’s combined performance on fuel economy and greenhouse-gas emissions.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles earned a spot on Wards 10 Best Engines list for the seventh consecutive year.

Dec 16, 2016Blagojce Krivevski
Video: Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid Featured in Fully Charged ShowPG&E to deploy 7,500 EV charging stations
You Might Also Like
 
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Gets S Appearance Trim Package
 
Mopar Introduces New At-home Wall Chargers for Jeep 4xe Models and Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
Blagojce Krivevski

Blagojce Krivevski is physicist and green technology lover. Keep in touch with Blagojce through his email, web site, Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook and Google+.

December 16, 2016 TechnologyChrysler Pacifica, Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, Chrysler Pacifica PHEV, electric Chrysler Pacifica, electric Pacifica
Follow Us
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • google-news
  • linkedin
  • youtube
  • instagram
  • feedburner
Recent News
Volkswagen unveils two ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ inspired ID. Buzz vehicles at Star Wars Celebration
May 27, 2022
Acid test for the new high-tech ‘Bulli’: The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is put through its paces
May 27, 2022
Asahi Kasei Celebrates Centennial and Releases Next Generation Concept Car “AKXY2”
May 27, 2022
Irizar to provide 90 more all-electric buses to EMT Madrid
May 27, 2022
Electric Vehicle Consideration Up but Skepticism Still Exists, J.D. Power Finds
May 26, 2022
About
ElectricCarsReport.com ElectricCarsReport.com is a website dedicated to pure electric vehicles and the full range of consumer information and tools about electric cars, green technology energy, and the environment.
Latest News
Volkswagen unveils two ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ inspired ID. Buzz vehicles at Star Wars Celebration
May 27, 2022
Acid test for the new high-tech ‘Bulli’: The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is put through its paces
May 27, 2022
Asahi Kasei Celebrates Centennial and Releases Next Generation Concept Car “AKXY2”
May 27, 2022
Subscribe

Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest news and event postings.

Get in touch

Email: [email protected]

Archives
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • google-news
  • linkedin
  • youtube
  • instagram
  • feedburner
DMCA.com
2021 © ElectricCarsReport.com | All Rights Reserved.