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Junkyard Find: 1977 Dodge Tradesman 200 Mystery Machine

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The Chrysler Corporation sold vans based on the B-Series platform from the 1971 through 2003 model years, giving them Dodge , Plymouth and Fargo badging along the way. You get the idea. 1977 Dodge Tradesman 200 in Colorado junkyard. 1977 Dodge Tradesman 200 in Colorado junkyard. A Sentra Mystery Machine?

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Dodge performance parts boost future muscle car EVs horsepower with 800V Banshee system

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Dodge’s performance parts portfolio, or Dodge Direct Connection as it’s called, unveiled an idea of what we can expect for six of the nine power levels in its upcoming EV muscle car set to begin production in 2024.

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Dodge CEO Says Electrification Won’t Spoil American Muscle

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However, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis is trying to assure the world that this won’t be the case. Comparing the situation to the regulatory landscape of the 1970s also seems like a bad idea considering just how badly that worked out for American brands. They see Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, everything in the same showroom. "So

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Tesla dodges safety cheating allegations amidst Euro NCAP investigation

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And considering that Tesla’s vehicles all rank very well in terms of safety , critics promptly pounced on the idea that the EV maker may be “cheating” to get high safety ratings. The post Tesla dodges safety cheating allegations amidst Euro NCAP investigation appeared first on TESLARATI.

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EV Architecture

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I’d be grateful for anyone’s ideas who might share them as to the attached architecture for my 1946 Dodge Sedan conversion. Some things are set: motor, controller, number of leaf battery modules. I’m trying to be extra scrappy in my approach, without being cheesy.

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QOTD: How Charged Up Are You?

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Today's Dodge Charger launch is going to drive a lot of conversations. The big question is, will Dodge be able to sell muscle-car aficionados, some of whom are probably anti-EV and/or very much in favor of internal-combustion engines, on a pure battery-electric vehicle? Image: Dodge] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs

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When Dodge previewed its Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust for the all-electric Charger Daytona SRT concept (pictured), enthusiasts were divided. Some thought the idea of a faux exhaust system, designed to help EVs mimic the howl of a V8, was a cringe-worthy gimmick. It’s hard to know exactly how to feel about the above concepts.

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