2014, 2015 and Dodge

FCA recalls 850,000+ gasoline vehicles due to problem with catalytic converters

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2019

The vehicles affected by this recall are: 2011-2016 MY Dodge Journey (JC FWD). 2011-2014 MY Chrysler 200/Dodge Avenger (JS FWD). 2011-2012 MY Dodge Caliber (PM FWD CVT). 2015/16: Q4 2019. 2015/16: Q4 2019. 2011-2016 MY Jeep Compass/Patriot (MK FWD CVT). 2012: Q2 2019. 2013/14: Q3 2019. 2012: Q2 2019.

Convert

Convert Gasoline Ozone Dodge

Echo Automotive to extend plug-in hybrid conversion system to GM 2500 and 3500 vans

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

a developer of technologies enabling the cost-effective aftermarket addition of plug-in hybrid capability to new or existing vehicles ( earlier post ), plans to extend its EchoDrive plug-in hybrid system to GM 2500 and 3500 vans, including the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana, model years 2010-2014. Echo Automotive, Inc.,

Conversion

Conversion Plug-in GM Plug

Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Approximately 70% of the body structure in the Compact US Wide (CUSW) platform co-developed with Fiat, and introduced with the Dodge Dart, is of high-strength composition. High-pressure, lightweight aluminum casting technology—including the front and rear suspension cross-members in the Dodge Dart—further reduce weight.

Chrysler

Chrysler Light Hybrid Dodge

J.D. Power: growing usage of safety technologies in new vehicles contributes to increasing vehicle appeal

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2015

Power 2015 US Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. The overall APEAL score has increased by 4 points year over year to 798 in 2015. Power 2015 US Tech Choice Study, consumers are willing to spend substantially more on vehicles that include certain safety features. Dodge (two): Challenger and Charger.

Vehicles

Vehicles Power Powered 2015

Ram Promaster EV brings Detroit’s third maker into electric vans

Charged EVs

MAY 7, 2024

The Ram ProMaster is a Fiat design dating to 2014, but it now offers an up-to-date electric powertrain. That van, launched in 2014 as the Fiat Ducato, is sold under multiple brands in Europe and elsewhere—but in North America, the company’s truck brand is Ram (no, not Dodge). Got all that?

Ford

Ford Fleet Gasoline-Electric Electric

Ram Promaster EV brings Detroit’s third maker into electric vans – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

The Ram ProMaster is a Fiat design dating to 2014, but it now offers an up-to-date electric powertrain. That van, launched in 2014 as the Fiat Ducato, is sold under multiple brands in Europe and elsewhere—but in North America, the company’s truck brand is Ram (no, not Dodge). Got all that?

Charging

Charging Ford Gasoline-Electric Electric

EPA and CARB charge Fiat-Chrysler with using undeclared emission control devices in 3.0L diesels

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2017

and FCA US LLC (collectively FCA) for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act for installing and failing to disclose at least eight auxiliary emissions control devices (AECDs) in light-duty model year 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Ram 1500 trucks with 3.0-liter liter diesel engines sold in the United States.

EPA

EPA Chrysler Emissions Diesel

Opinion: Consumers winning with low oil prices, for now

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2015

Lest we be too quick to forget whence we came, America is now 9-months into lower gasoline prices, which started their swoon the week of June 30, 2015 from a lofty national average just under $3.70, tumbling almost every subsequent week before bottoming and bouncing from $2.02 the end of January, according to gasbuddy.com.

Oil Prices

Oil Prices Oil Price Dallas

DARPA Ground X-Vehicle Technology (GXV-T) program aims to break “more armor” paradigm for protection

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2014

Autonomously avoid incoming threats without harming occupants through technologies such as agile motion (dodging) and active repositioning of armor. DARPA aims to develop GXV-T technologies over 24 months after initial contract awards, which are currently planned on or before April 2015. Survivability through Agility. Click to enlarge.

Vehicles

Vehicles Arlington Dodge Affordable

Audi power-dense 2.5L TFSI engine with electric biturbo delivers 591 hp from 2,480 cc; 48V subsystem for the turbo

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2015

The 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 is powered by an aluminum 5.8-liter The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat’s supercharged 6.2-liter The five-cylinder, 2,480 cc engine produces 178 kW (239 hp) and 262 N·m (193 lb-ft) per liter of displacement. By comparison: The new Ford Shelby GT 350 will feature a naturally aspirated 5.2L

Audi

Audi Engine Shelby Power

DARPA awards Phase 2 SBIR contract for hybrid-electric motorcycle prototype

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2015

During Phase I, which began in February 2014, Logos and Alta conducted extensive performance testing on the RedShift MX in multiple terrains and riding conditions to help understand the requirements for an off-road military motorcycle.

Electric Motorcycles

Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles Hybrid Concept

GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

GM’s dealer count is also projected to be further reduced, from 6,246 in 2008 to 4,700 by 2012, and to 4,100 by 2014. By 2012, more than 50% of GM’s US passenger car sales will be derived from new, global architectures, and this increases to nearly 90% by 2014. GM Fuel Economy plans. Click to enlarge. GM Restructuring Plan.

Chrysler

Chrysler GM Saturn Production

Chrysler Changes Its Mind About EVs

Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

That includes the Dodge Circuit, a two-seat, all-electric sports car that Chrysler engineers had rushed into prototype by using a Lotus platform. Marchionne told reporters and analysts electric cars would only represent “one to two percent&# of Chrysler’s sales by 2014, equivalent to less than 60,000 vehicles.

Chrysler

Chrysler Obama Dodge Circuit Minivan

EV Driven

FCA recalls 850,000+ gasoline vehicles due to problem with catalytic converters

Echo Automotive to extend plug-in hybrid conversion system to GM 2500 and 3500 vans

Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

J.D. Power: growing usage of safety technologies in new vehicles contributes to increasing vehicle appeal

Ram Promaster EV brings Detroit’s third maker into electric vans

Ram Promaster EV brings Detroit’s third maker into electric vans – Charged EVs

EPA and CARB charge Fiat-Chrysler with using undeclared emission control devices in 3.0L diesels

Opinion: Consumers winning with low oil prices, for now

DARPA Ground X-Vehicle Technology (GXV-T) program aims to break “more armor” paradigm for protection

Audi power-dense 2.5L TFSI engine with electric biturbo delivers 591 hp from 2,480 cc; 48V subsystem for the turbo

DARPA awards Phase 2 SBIR contract for hybrid-electric motorcycle prototype

GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

Chrysler Changes Its Mind About EVs

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