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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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It is focusing its efforts on five areas aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions: vehicle energy use (weight, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance); engines; transmissions; axles and drivelines; and hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel technologies. Hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel vehicles.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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A long hood with a short trunk lid sums-up the classic Pony Car design made famous in the 1960s by the Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger (and a few others who have disappeared from the scene). Road Test: 2015 Dodge Challenger. The Ford PassConnect includes 4G LTE WiFi. The Classic Mustang Look.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost and Coyote 5.0 V8

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See image gallery at cleanfleetreport.com ] The Last Pony Roundup: Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe Road Test: 2015 Dodge Challenger Disclosure: Clean Fleet Report is loaned free test vehicles from automakers to evaluate, typically for a week at a time.

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Chrysler Powertrain Strategy to Rely Heavily on Integrating Fiat Engine Technology; Chrysler to Be Global Center of Competence for Hybrids and EVs for Fiat and Chrysler

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Chrysler’s new powertrain strategy is relying on the rapid transfer of Fiat Group technology for Multiair; Gasoline Direct Injection; turbocharging and alternative fuels to support rapid downsizing and improvement of fuel economy, along with the simplification of the company’s engine line-up, according to Paolo E.

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