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Dodge unveils its first electrified performance vehicle: Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV

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Dodge unveiled the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet compact SUV in R/T and GT trims with a lineup of multi-energy powertrains. The Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV, representing the brand’s first electrified performance vehicle, delivers 285-plus horsepower and 383 ft-lb (519 N·m) of torque. 2023 Dodge Hornet GT.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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Electric vehicles have historically received a bad reputation for concerns around safety. Issues like thermal runaway, electrocution, and reports of inextinguishable fires plagued the pioneering electric vehicles. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV). In fact, EVs have just 25.1

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Chrysler LLC Forms Strategic Alliance with A123Systems for First Generation of ENVI Electric Vehicle Lineup

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Chrysler LLC and A123Systems have signed an agreement stating that A123Systems will supply Nanophosphate lithium-ion prismatic cells, and jointly developed battery modules and packs, for Chrysler’s first-generation ENVI Range-extended Electric Vehicles and battery-only Electric Vehicles. A123Systems has applied for $1.84

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Hey Charger! New Dodge EV muscle car boasts wild acceleration, crazy weight and a name famous in Australia

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US car-maker Dodge has released pictures and full details of its all-new Dodge Charger Daytona that heralds a new era for the all-electric muscle car when sales begin in Q3 2024. Stellantis reveals latest advanced platform blends Dodge Hellcat power with 800km range! 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona two-door Scat Pack.

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ENVI still has a future for Chrysler

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The ENVI sector had plans to produce at least one of its prototypes with the Dodge Circuit EV listed as a 2010 product in the company’s viability plan. ENVI has so far delivered four battery electric Town & Country minivans to the US Postal Service with another 24 planned.

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Chrysler: Back in the Plug-In Car Scene

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Chrysler announced yesterday that the company will build an electric version of the Fiat 500 for the U.S. This is a new direction for Chrysler, which scrapped its ENVI program for plug-in vehicles, including the Dodge Circuit electric sports car, a few months ago.

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The Fiat Chrysler Alternative Propulsion Shake Up Extends Beyond ENVI

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Earlier this month, we brought you a story regarding Fiat and Chrsyler and the demise of Chrysler's electric vehicle group ENVI. The two companies are still actively working on electric vehicle technology, but Chrysler's promising Dodge Circuit EV and additional electric vehicles will probably disappear forever.