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Mopar introduces new at-home plug-in wall chargers for Jeep 4xe models and Chrysler Pacifica

Green Car Congress

In addition, new Wi-Fi connectivity gives customers the ability to monitor and control charging any time and anywhere via a mobile app and web portal. Mopar is teaming with the expert installation service company Qmerit to offer convenient installation of Level 2 chargers within the United States.

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Protecting Your Ride: A Guide to Anti-Theft Systems & Devices

Clean Fleet Report

Theft doesn’t discriminate; high-end luxury cars, family minivans and everything in between can be targets for thieves. GPS tracking devices, often discreetly installed in the vehicle, allow owners to monitor their car’s location in real-time. They provide an extra layer of convenience and security.

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US Department of Transportation proposes ‘distraction’ guidelines for automakers for in-vehicle electronic devices

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Issued by DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the newly proposed guidelines would establish specific recommended criteria for electronic devices installed in vehicles at the time they are manufactured that require visual or manual operation by drivers.

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2024 Jeep Wrangler Review: A Refreshing Refresh

The Truth About Cars

But then I bought one when our minivan grew old and my bride expressed a desire for more wind-in-the-hair motoring on her commute. & The Rubicon can be specified with a first for Wrangler - a factory-installed winch. Surely this is a feature that won’t trickle down to the minivan. liter and 3.6-liter

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

Green Car Congress

Develop, validate, and deploy 220 advanced plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. Develop and deploy up to 100 electric vehicles, such as “Ampere” (Ford Transit Connect EV), “Faraday” (Ford F150 EV conversions), Step Vans, and “Newton” medium-duty trucks. Chrysler LLC. $70. Manufacturing: Warren, MI and St. DOE Award ($mil.).

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