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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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A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. Many people have an exaggerated perception of the fire risks of EVs because they use lithium-ion batteries. What about the electrolyte in the battery?

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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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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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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. Its battery mini van is already on the road, albeit in small numbers. The high sales numbers that ENVI anticipates, however, are appearing to be more difficult to reach.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler , Dodge , AutoblogGreen Exclusive , SAE World Congress Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day by Sebastian Blanco on Apr 22nd 2009 at 7:48PM Two months ago we went for a ride in the Dodge Circuit EV.

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Will Chrysler deal put more electrics on US roads?

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Already this year, Chrysler had turned to A123Systems to provide batteries for its ENVI line-up of electric and plug-in vehicles which included the Dodge and Chrysler Minivan as well as the Jeep Patriot, Jeep Wrangler, 200C and the Dodge Circuit.