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

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Fiat-Chrysler of America (FCA) will recall more than 850,000 gasoline-powered passenger cars and SUVs due to a problem with their catalytic converters. The vehicles affected by this recall are: 2011-2016 MY Dodge Journey (JC FWD). 2011-2016 MY Jeep Compass/Patriot (MK FWD CVT). 2011-2012 MY Dodge Caliber (PM FWD CVT).

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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee qualifies for Japan’s Eco-Car tax tncentive

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The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee mid-size SUV has become the second gasoline-driven, US-made, US-brand vehicle to qualify for Japan’s Eco-Car tax break. The 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk was first. Jeep is Japan’s top-selling US vehicle brand; sales hit a record high of 9,388 in 2016—a 31.7% mpg US, 10.4

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US light-duty diesel sales climb in 2018 to 500,000 units; 3% of sales

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Class 2 and 3 pickups have and continue to be the largest light-duty users of diesel engines, with an overall growth rate of 12.5% Diesel sales in smaller vehicles showed modest growth in 2018, after a drop in both 2016 and 2017. 2019 will prove an important year for the use of diesel engines. Mazda 3 with a SKYACTIV-D engine.

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AAA tests show premium fuel benefits some vehicles, but comes at a high cost

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million new vehicles sold in the United States recommend, but do not require, premium gasoline. According to new research from AAA, premium gasoline offers some benefit to these select vehicles, but is becoming increasingly expensive for drivers. Last year, nearly 1.5 improvement.

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

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“We are focused on delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through smaller and optimized engines. Our engine mix is intentionally moving toward smaller, 4-cylinder engines.” Our engine mix is intentionally moving toward smaller, 4-cylinder engines. —Chrysler S-1. —Chrysler S-1.

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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

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When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. In addition, when in the generator mode, the internal combustion (usually gas) engine charges the battery pack.

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EPA annual report finds automakers outperforming GHG emissions standards

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For the 2012-2016 model years, the incentive program allows electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles to use a zero grams/mile compliance value, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles may use zero grams/mile to represent the use of grid electricity (i.e., only emissions are “counted” from the gasoline engine operation).

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