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Jeep-owner Stellantis announces mass layoffs, blames California

Electrek

Stellantis has announced that it plans to cut what will likely be thousands of jobs from its Jeep plants in Detroit and Toledo, Ohio, blaming California’s emissions regulations for putting the company at a competitive disadvantage.

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Jeep partnering with Electrify America to install chargers at select trailheads

Green Car Congress

Jeep is partnering with Electrify America to create the Jeep 4xe Charging Network. Jeep-branded EV charging stations will be installed at or near the trailheads of Jeep Badge of Honor off-road trails over the next year, allowing owners to take full-advantage of their electrified Jeep SUV. liter engine.

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Veloz: California EV market continues strong growth; Q1 strongest quarter to date; 16.32% market share

Green Car Congress

California’s EV market continues to grow, according to data gathered by Veloz , a non-profit which tracks and reports on growing electric vehicle (EV) sales data in California, market trends, and infrastructure build-out. The market share of electric vehicles in California jumped from roughly 12% to 16.32% in the quarter.

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Used Car of the Day: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Truth About Cars

The ask for this 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is just $3,800. This California-based Jeep has 253,000 miles on it and is four-wheel drive with aftermarket tires/wheels and the 4.7-liter Today we bring you some cheap wheels. It has the tow package and the seller upgraded the front brake calipers and rotors.

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Stellantis stops stocking non-hybrids in California emissions states

Green Car Reports

If you've been considering a Jeep plug-in hybrid, soon you might not have any other options—depending on where you are. Jeep parent Stellantis has stopped stocking non-hybrid models in the 14 California emissions states, Automotive News reported Friday.

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Stellantis Points Blame at California for Layoff Announcement

The Truth About Cars

Stellantis, whose brands include Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Fiat, recently announced layoffs that it blamed on the selective application of California Air Resource Board (CARB) rules. The move could impact thousands of jobs at the company’s Jeep factories in Detroit and Ohio, where it builds the Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, and Gladiator.

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Tesla Model Y surprises by overtaking Jeeps in quick sand dune climb

Teslarati

In the short clip, the Model Y could be seen starting at the same line as a couple of Jeeps. pic.twitter.com/hjhWHnCJlv — ChargeGo (@ChargeGoGroup) November 26, 2023 At the end of the video, the Model Y could be seen driving all the way up to the top of the sand dune while the two Jeeps turned back near the top.

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