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Quick EV acceleration is a safety feature, says Stellantis CEO

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Quick acceleration is often used as a selling point for high-performance cars, but can it actually be safer? The instant acceleration of an EV not only offers a more nimble driving experience but it should be a safety feature argues Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares. Is quick EV acceleration a safety feature? What do you guys think?

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Dodge launches the EV “they” don’t want you to have

EV Central

The petrol-sucking V8 Dodge brand has revealed its first battery electric muscle car concept. Trust me, this is not the EV they want you to have,” said Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis. This is the way Dodge does EVs.”. This is the way Dodge does EVs.”. 2022 Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept.

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Hey Charger! New Dodge EV muscle car boasts wild acceleration, crazy weight and a name famous in Australia

EV Central

US car-maker Dodge has released pictures and full details of its all-new Dodge Charger Daytona that heralds a new era for the all-electric muscle car when sales begin in Q3 2024. Stellantis reveals latest advanced platform blends Dodge Hellcat power with 800km range! 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona two-door Scat Pack.

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New electrified Peugeot 408 headed for Australia

EV Central

Featuring a five-door body on moderately raised ride height that sits the 408 between traditional passenger cars and SUVs, the 408 will come with an orthodox petrol ICE , two rechargeable plug-in hybrid ( PHEV ) choices and in pure electric form as well. But the company says they are only the start of a much stronger EV push.

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News: Dodge Reveals Charger Daytona SRT EV Concept

Clean Fleet Report

Classic Muscle Car Goes All-Electric. Dodge says “Performance made us do it.” Translation: To make the next generation Dodge Charger Daytona SRT all-electric—in the process Dodge made it faster than the current gas-gulping, fire-breathing Charger Hellcat with a 6.2-liter 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV Concept.

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News: 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV Gets a Gas-Powered Sibling

Clean Fleet Report

Three Variations to Offer Customers Choices Dodge lifted the covers this week on the eagerly awaited Charger Daytona. The replacement for the brand’s ancient muscle car line-up made its debut in concept form barely 18 months ago, billed as “the world’s first all-electric muscle car.” Estimated 0-60 times of around 3.3

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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