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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

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At the 2022 Detroit Auto Show, Jepp introduced the new heritage-inspired 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe to Wrangler 4xe electrified lineup. 1 4WD low range ratio, heavy-duty Dana 44 axles and a new entry price point to the 2023 model year Wrangler 4xe lineup, which continues to be the best-selling plug-in hybrid in America.

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GM Stops Sales of Midsize Trucks to Fix Software Issues

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Certain Colorados and Canyons displayed intermittent software quality issues, identified during our rigorous validation process,” GM’s VP of global tech communications, Brandee Barker, told Automotive News. “A The Detroit company recently announced a shift from a full-on EV strategy to one that includes hybrids and plug-in hybrids.

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Lincoln puts EVs on the back burner amid Ford’s shift to more affordable EV models

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Lincoln backtracks on EVs as Ford shifts to affordable In an interview (via Detroit News ), Lincoln President Dianne Craig said that the company is “listening to what customers really need.” 2024 Lincoln Nautilus interior (Source: Lincoln) Lincoln launched the new Nautilus this month, which will serve as a tech beacon for Ford’s luxury brand.

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Jeep 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV starts at $57,700

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The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, the first electrified Grand Cherokee, offers an all-new plug-in hybrid powertrain delivering 25 miles of all-electric range and 56 MPGe at a starting US manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $57,700. 2022 Model/Package. . Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe. 1 low-range gear ratio; 47.4:1

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Raser Technologies and Hyundai Heavy Industries To Collaborate on Development of Renewable Energy and Extended Range Electric Vehicles

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The agreement also sets forth the first phase of commercial production of electric fleet vehicles utilizing HHI’s high tech engineering and manufacturing capability and Raser’s extended range electric vehicle powertrain technology. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Preliminary road testing of the HUMMER EREV showed 50 miles all-electric range.

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DOE announces EcoCAR 2; focus on electric drive technology

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At the SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit, Michigan, US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs, David Sandalow, announced the official launch of the EcoCAR 2 : Plugging into the Future competition and the sixteen university teams selected to participate. EcoCar 2 Malibu.

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Opinion: Where would Herbert Diess fit best (hypothetically)?

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The AG owned 1/4 of the European plug-in market in 2021, according to CleanTechnica data. Although it isn’t going thru an emissions scandal, Toyota has basically half-committed to EVs, aiming to go toward hydrogen and hybrid vehicles instead. ” Herbert Diess bids farewell to Volkswagen on his final day as CEO.

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