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Former Chrysler Execs Join Board of Extended Range Electric Vehicle Conversion Company ALTe

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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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Stellantis is testing a Fiat 500 EV that charges wirelessly as it travels

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Stellantis, the parent company of Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, and Fiat, among many other brands, has revealed a Fiat 500 electric car that can travel at “typical highway speeds” without using energy from its battery pack—potentially greatly extending range.

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These are the EVs that still qualify for the $7,500 tax credit in 2024

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electric vehicle (EV) tax credit have taken effect, significantly limiting the number of qualifying options in 2024. The IRS offers a $7,500 tax credit to select EVs, including both battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and a reduced $3,750 credit. New rules for the U.S.

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Here comes another one! China’s Leapmotor plans Aussie attack with BYD-busting prices

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That’s the goal of little known Chinese electric car specialist Leapmotor, which could launch in Australia as soon as late 2024. It claims a 410km or 530km range on the CLTC test cycle. The plug-in hybrid EREV (extended range electric vehicle) C10 adds a 1.5-litre Target BYD! 2024 Leapmotor C10. 2024 Leapmotor C10.

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Super Bowl stats: 3 commercials for alternative powertrain vehicles

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of total) featured vehicles with alternative powertrains: one for the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid; one for BMW advanced diesel; and one for the Chevy Volt extended range electric vehicle. Chrysler: 1. Of those, 3 (4.8% Five commercials featured compact cars: three for the Chevrolet Cruze, and two for the Hyundai Elantra.

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Chrysler set to Unveil Electric Fiat 500

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Prior to going into government sponsored bankruptcy, Chrysler had displayed several electric car concepts including a 200C extended range electric vehicle and a 2 seat electric roadster.

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Wrightspeed unveils new turbine range extender for medium- and heavy-duty electric powertrains; 30% more efficient than current microturbine generators

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a developer of range-extended electric vehicle powertrains for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles ( earlier post ), has unveiled the Fulcrum, a new proprietary turbine generator for use in its Route family of electric powertrains (Route for Class 3-6, Route HD for Class 7-8). Wrightspeed Inc., Weighing in at 250 lbs (113.4

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