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

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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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End of the V8? Stellantis reveals latest advanced platform blends Dodge Hellcat power with 800km range!

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Even though it’s been designed to be a dedicated EV platform, the new architecture can still home a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, if needed, while the highly flexible platform is also said to be compatible with front-, rear- or all-wheel drive powertrains. The post End of the V8? appeared first on EV Central.

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Battery revolution! Has Stellantis cracked the code for super-cheap EVs that will undercut ICE?

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The global auto giant Stellantis has done a deal with a French battery-maker to secure fresh sodium-ion battery technology for its future EVs that could see electric cars finally undercut petrol cars on purchase price. READ MORE: Range anxiety solved? But one thing is for sure, Stellantis better be quick.

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New electrified Peugeot 408 headed for Australia

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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. That vehicle is based on the 308 small car. Both plug-in hybrids employ a 1.6-litre

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V8 fans rejoice! 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona previews our electric muscle car future

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The next-generation 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV has been previewed for the first time signalling a new era for the American muscle car. First shown as a concept back in 2022, the new prototype stays true to the show car, which itself was inspired by the current Challenger and seven decades of Dodge muscle-car lineage.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. The most powerful F-150 Lightning will have up to 433kW and 1051Nm and be capable of faster acceleration than any petrol-powered F-150 before it.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Audi A6 e-Tron – concept car points to sleek large luxury sedan powered only by electricity. Think again… Audi A9 e-Tron – the A8 limousine is headed to the car grave and in its place is a new all-electric (and partially autonomous) grand tourer showcased as the Grandsphere concept. Soon, apparently.