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VW auto shows, EV shoppers will pay more, Chrysler fines: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

A new survey reveals that most car shoppers are willing to pay extra for alternative fuel. A new bill in Washington could add the state to the roster of those that require EV sales, along with California. As Volkswagen and other automakers dial back from auto shows, in the U.S. And Fiat.

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Lobbyists Estimate Billions in Fines If New Fuel Economy Rules Adopted

The Truth About Cars

Examples cited by Reuters suggest machines like the Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid could fall from 88.2 billion under the new rules, while the bill at Stellantis would be somewhere in the neighborhood of $3.0 If you’re wondering, the AAPC bills itself as AAPC is an association based in Washington, D.C. MPGe to 59.5

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FCA electrification push, crowdfunded electric car, and California charging incentives: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will charge ahead with an electrification strategy beginning with the Jeep brand. And Washington state has lost its electric-vehicle credits. An Estonian electric car may come to life thanks to a crowdfunding campaign. California has approved record incentives for charging infrastructure.

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Stellantis Limiting Availability of Gasoline Models by State Emission Rules

The Truth About Cars

Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Ram, etc.) According to Automotive News , Stellantis has already stopped delivering internal combustion models to dealerships located in CARB states unless customers have ordered them special. & For Stellantis brands (e.g. Expect to see surging Jeep 4xe sales.

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Chrysler RAM plug-in hybrid project explores battery life

Green Cars News

A two-mode RAM Truck plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is being showcased by Chrysler at the Washington DC Auto Show.

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Column: ‘Historical’ UAW accident, certainly — Jeep staff accident in Toledo is one way or the other a primary

Baua Electric

Thru its numerous company homeowners between Global Battle II and 1987 — Toledo’s Jeep operations transferred from Willys-Overland to Kaiser (1953) to American Motors (1970) — Toledo’s Jeep plant wasn’t part of what used to be after referred to as “The Big Three” till it used to be bought through Chrysler Corp.

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Chrysler debuts all-electric minivan

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Chrysler debuts all-electric minivan Alisa PriddleThe Detroit News April 22, 2009 12:00 PM Chrysler LLC is celebrating Earth Day with the presentation of four all-electric minivans to the United States Postal Service in Washington today.