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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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For 2023, CR reported that EVs had 79 percent more problems than automobiles that use internal combustion. Meanwhile, brands ranked near the bottom included Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, Rivian, Volkswagen, Jeep, Volvo, GMC, and Lincoln. Data is accrued primarily on model years from between 2000 and 2023.

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FCA confirms discussions with Foxconn on China JV for electric vehicles

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. trillion (US$174 billion) in revenue in 2018, and was ranked 24 th among the Fortune Global 100 and 105 th among the Forbes Global 2000. FCA) confirmed that it is in discussions with Hon Hai Precision Ind. Founded in 1974, Foxconn achieved NT$5.2

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Former CEO of GM China Group Phil Murtaugh joins Pinnacle Engines board; first engines launch in Asia this year

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With previous professional experience as CEO of Asian Operations for Chrysler Group and the CEO of General Motors China Group, Murtaugh provides keen insight into Pinnacle’s planned expansion in 2014, focused heavily on Asian markets.

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Mitsubishi Motors officially announces end of production in US; seeking buyer for plant

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Mitsubishi Motors’ production in the United States started in 1988 as Diamond Star Motors (DSM, later re-named as MMNA) which was a joint venture company with Chrysler Corporation. DSM became a wholly owned subsidiary of MMC in 1991 after MMC bought all DSM shares owned by Chrysler Corporation.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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By about 2000, BYD had become one of the worlds largest manufacturers of cellphone batteries. Wang entered the automobile business in 2003 by buying a Chinese state-owned car company that was all but defunct. More Two very different drivers The leaders charged with saving GM and Chrysler are known for wielding a sharp pencil.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The federal government cant hand out money to a company thats telling them that itll lose money on a $40, 000 automobile that more than half the populace couldnt afford if the economy was in good shape! Posted by: Driver | Apr 14, 2009 4:32:54 PM The demise of GM - Ford - Chrysler - SELF INFLICTED! New" technology is expensive.

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