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Chrysler and EPA to partner on hydraulic series hybrid powertrain for light duty vehicles

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Chrysler Group LLC and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working together to determine the possibility of adapting a hydraulic series hybrid system for application in large passenger cars and light-duty vehicles. following a meeting with Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler Group CEO, and Lisa P. Earlier post.)

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Chrysler's Most Important Car Ever: 2013 Dodge Compact Sedan

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Ignore the freshened versions of Chrysler and Dodge models dating back to 2006 or before. The most important new car for Chrysler today--as crucial to its long-term survival as the legendary K-car line when it launched in 1980--is a compact 2013 Dodge sedan that will be unveiled at next.

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Fisker Automotive names Tony Posawatz, former head of Volt program, as new CEO

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In addition he led GM’s initial efforts on hybrid programs and related technology development and was “employee number one” and founding member of the Chevrolet Volt program back in 2006. Tony is the perfect CEO for Fisker. Fisker Automotive also announced the appointment of Joseph Chao as Executive Vice President and CEO of China and Asia.

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Daimler AG and BMW Group launch long-term development cooperation for automated driving

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Along with Aptiv, Audi, Baidu, Continental, Fiat Chrysler, HERE, Infineon, Intel and Volkswagen, the BMW Group and Daimler have published a white paper entitled Safety First for Automated Driving (SaFAD). Safety First for Automated Driving. Earlier post.) Automated driving at the BMW Group.

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USABC awards $8M advanced battery technology contract to A123 Systems

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The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), an advanced research collaboration among Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, has awarded an $8-million advanced battery development contract with A123 Systems Inc. The new contract with A123 Systems is the company’s third development contract with USABC.

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Tesla’s 2023 in review: NACS adoption, Cybertruck launch and more

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The plan followed the Tesla Master Plan parts one and two , which were shared by the company in 2006 and 2016, respectively. Since then, every startup and major automaker has followed suit, with the exception of Chrysler-Dodge parent company, Stellantis.

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SAE CRP1234-4 finds refrigerant R-1234yf low risk in automotive applications

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The members are European, North American and Asian OEMs: Chrysler/Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, PSA, Renault and Toyota. From 2006 to 2009 SAE International administered a cooperative research project (CRP1234) which evaluated R-1234yf, a new low global warming potential (GWP) automotive refrigerant.