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Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid also excelled on two other fronts. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 12, 2009

ALTe’a electric drive system, designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, improves fuel economy from 80% to 200%. The idea of converting existing vehicles that had very low fuel economy with Range Extended Electric Powertrains is an advanced idea especially considering the patents that come with it.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2009

As required by the loan agreements signed in December 2008, GM and Chrysler submitted their updated restructuring plans showing a pathway to achieve financial viability to Congress on Tuesday. Chrysler is pushing for the strategic partnership with Fiat. Chrysler product plans. Chrysler Restructuring Plan

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APRIL 12, 2023

In May 1980, as required by the Motor Vehicle Act, DOE proposed a method of calculating the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of electric vehicles utilizing a “petroleum equivalency factor” (PEF). Chrysler Pacifica PHEV 88.2 Tesla, not surprisingly, supports granting the petition to update the PEF for electric vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

On the gasoline side, the 2013 Ram 1500 equipped with a 3.6-liter liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine earned 25 mpg (9.4 Its performance is enhanced by the MultiJet 2 common-rail fuel-injection system, which is exclusive in North America to Chrysler Group. It also exceeds the EPA highway rating for the top-ranked small pickup.

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OCTOBER 17, 2013

Between 1 October 2012 and 30 September 2013, electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors transferred out 1,311.520 ZEV (zero emission vehicle) credits, according to the latest report by the California Air Resources Board (ARB)—by far, the largest of any automaker in the state. Click to enlarge. Honda was third.

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This drop was offset by an increase in the sale of gasoline engined vehicles. Automakers are cautioning that this shift to gasoline engines—with their higher CO 2 values—will pose additional challenges to meeting future CO 2 reduction targets. Gasoline vehicles now account for 48.5%

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AUGUST 12, 2010

The Detroit Free Press reports that Chrysler is looking for a new battery supplier after A123 Systems withdrew from the Fiat 500 electric vehicle project after the battery maker reported a second-quarter loss of $34.2 Chrysler and A123, a Watertown, Mass., million, compared with a loss of $21.9 million a year earlier.

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million vehicles including: more than 500 fuel cell vehicles; 38,000 battery electric vehicles; 29,300 neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs); 30,000 plug-in hybrids; 570,000 hybrids; and 3 million gasoline vehicles. ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle, e.g. fuel cell or battery electric. NEV = Neighborhood Electric Vehicle.

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MARCH 6, 2012

Chrysler’s Ram Truck will offer a factory-built compressed natural gas-powered (CNG) pickup truck—the only manufacturer in North America to do so. liter HEMI V-8 and features both compressed gas storage tanks and an 8-gallon gasoline fuel tank. If the CNG tanks are emptied, the vehicle will automatically switch to gasoline.

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CPT’s core competencies include power electronics, advanced control software and the application of low voltage switched reluctance motor-generators to gasoline and diesel powertrains. COBRA (COntrolled Boosting for Rapid response Applications) is an electric supercharger for commercial vehicle and off-highway applications.

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APRIL 10, 2009

All purchases will be made from manufacturers with an existing contract with the GSA, which are General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. By swapping out less efficient federal vehicles for new hybrid and fuel-efficient ones, this strategy will reduce gasoline consumption by 1.3 These orders will be placed by 30 September 2009.

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MARCH 12, 2010

Michigan-based electric powertrain company ALTe LLC ( earlier post ) revealed its demonstrator Ford F-150 range-extended electric vehicle conversion at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit. Tags: Conversions Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins. Click to enlarge. John Thomas.

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MARCH 26, 2015

EPA’s GHG program contains incentives for advanced technology vehicles: electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles (and, starting with the 2017 model year, CNG vehicles). only emissions are “counted” from the gasoline engine operation).

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Co-authors are from Argonne National Laboratory; the US Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies, Fuel Cell Technologies, and Bioenergy Technologies Offices; the National Renewable Energy Laboratory; the Electric Power Research Institute; Fiat Chrysler Automobiles; General Motors; Chevron; and Ford. Levelized cost of driving (LCD).

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. The final MY 2013 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate for all light-duty gasoline and diesel-fueled vehicles is 369 g/m—a 7 g/mi decrease relative to MY 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 31, 2009

Following the short address on Monday during which President Barack Obama outlined the next steps for GM and Chrysler ( earlier post ), the White House posted summaries of the Presidential Auto Task Force’s assessment of the business plans provided by the two struggling automakers, which led to the terms that are currently unfolding.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 19, 2010

GSA director of Motor Vehicle Management Bill Toth noted, however, that each Fusion hybrid costs $11,214 more than the fleet’s “non-hybrid alternative” sedan, a 2010 Chrysler Avenger. A similarly sized gasoline-powered cargo van typically found on GSA’s schedule costs around $20,000, according to Toth.

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Japan is a key growth region for the EV charging stations and recently passed a key milestone by having more EV charging stations than gasoline stations, said said Ben Scott, senior analyst at IHS Automotive. This is supported by the majority of OEMs, such as Audi, BMW, Daimler, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Porsche, and Volkswagen.

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APRIL 16, 2009

Photos First drive: Chevy Volt test A few laps behind the wheel of an early version of GMs electric car shows the strengths - and possible weaknesses - of the technology. While Chrysler has still not officially announced any of these details, the carmakers viability plan listed an "EV Roadster" as a future product for 2010.

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MARCH 16, 2011

Also, other commercialized alternative fuel technologies, including diesels, fuel cells, electric vehicles, and high efficiency gasoline cars are providing additional competition to the market. German has been involved with advanced vehicle efficiency systems since he joined Chrysler in 1976.

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APRIL 13, 2013

The Fiat 500e battery-electric vehicle ( earlier post ) is entering the California market priced at $32,500 which includes a $700 destination charge. Through the program 500e customers will have access to vehicles such as the gas-powered Fiat 500, the coming Fiat 500L, the all-new Dodge Dart or the Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan.

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It concludes that GM, Ford and Chrysler will likely enjoy the biggest percentage increase in profits (6.3%), pulling in an extra $2.44 The Detroit 3—Ford, Chrysler, and GM—would also likely see an improvement over baseline vehicle sales by about 4% or 300,000 vehicles. increase in profits of $4.76 billion in 2020.

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

Bright Automotive launched eSolutions with a just-announced contract from the US Army TACOM to conduct a demonstration project on a low-cost plug-in hybrid electric solution for non-tactical military vehicles. The IDEA is a multi-purpose, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle aimed at commercial and government fleets. Bright Automotive, Inc.,

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JANUARY 3, 2017

FCA US unveiled the Chrysler Portal concept, an all-electric, semi-autonomous (SAE Level 3) interpretation of the “fifth generation” of family transportation focused toward the millennial generation. The Chrysler Portal concept is backed by significant research on the millennial generation. Earlier post.). Third space.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2009

With average gasoline prices (all grades) remaining down from their highs in mid-2008, light trucks continued to outsell cars in January 2009. The Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted January sales of 8,121 units, down 28.6% Chrysler LLC reported total January 2009 US. Year-on-year sales of passenger cars dropped 36.3%

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MARCH 8, 2016

The gasoline-powered version of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan has earned a highway-cycle fuel-economy rating of 28 mpg US (8.4 The Chrysler brand’s all-new minivan also has a calculated lifecycle Global Warming Potential (GWP) 9% less than the outgoing vehicle. on the new Chrysler Pacifica. The redesigned 3.6-liter

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Chrysler’s new powertrain strategy relies heavily on the rapid integration of Fiat technologies. Ferrero, Senior Vice President, Chrysler Powertrain. Ferrero was speaking during a briefing at Chrysler headquarters today outlining the company’s new five-year business plan. Gasoline engines. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 8, 2010

Chrysler Group LLC provided some more detail on its revamped powertrain lineup—outlined in November 2009 ( earlier post )—that applies technology that will contribute to an overall fuel-efficiency improvement of more than 25% during the 2010-2014 period. Another addition to the Chrysler Powertrain lineup is the new 2.4-liter,

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AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will enable diesel-like efficiency and increased maximum power output in a gasoline engine by using a secondary fuel to suppress engine knock under high load. Chrysler Group LLC. Advanced cells and design technology for electric drive batteries. Advanced power electronics and electric motor (PEEM) technology.

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APRIL 8, 2009

The two-mode hybrid technology in the ML 450 HYBRID is derived from the fundamental work undertaken by the Global Hybrid Cooperation, which brought together research and development work undertaken by Daimler AG, BMW Group, General Motors and Chrysler. This configuration enables the power to be split into an electrical and a mechanical path.

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MARCH 27, 2013

Chrysler introduced the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV at the New York International Auto Show. l/100 km) and a driving range on a tank of gasoline of nearly 500 miles (805 km). With EPS all of the power assist is provided via an electric motor system rather than a traditional hydraulic system. 2014 Jeep Cherokee.

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AUGUST 14, 2014

The largest single award ($10 million) goes to Delphi Automotive Systems to further the development of its Gasoline Direct-Injection Compression Ignition (GDCI) low-temperature combustion technology ( earlier post ) that provides high thermal efficiency with low NO x and PM emissions. developing beyond Li-ion battery technologies. Eaton Corp.

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APRIL 22, 2009

will be unveiling its IDEA, a 100 miles-per-gallon plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. For years now, inventors and sellers of electric car conversion kits have been blasting traditional automakers for not providing the 100 m.p.g. is already selling an all-electric, zero-emission Roadster. The 100 m.p.g. based Tesla Motors Inc.

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APRIL 30, 2009

Fuel for Thought: BP talks down electric vehicles April 27, 2009, 10:28 AM ET GM’s New Plan: Fewer Jobs, More Chevy Volt Article Comments (21) Environmental Capital HOME PAGE » Email Printer Friendly Permalink Share: Yahoo! That is certainly what Chryslers public debut of the Peapod on Earth Day felt like.

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MARCH 18, 2009

These fuel choice-enabling vehicles are defined as flexible fuel vehicles capable of running on gasoline and on up to 85% alcohol-gasoline blends such as E85 or M85, as well as diesel vehicles warranted by its manufacturer to operate on biodiesel. By definition, the flex-fuel vehicles can handle any blend level up to 85%.

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