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“Mopar ‘23” Charger & Challenger Play Farewell Tour

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If there’s one thing at which Stellantis excels, besides stuffing the largest engine they can find into most of their models, it’s the creation of endless special editions to create a bit of buzz. It's called the Mopar ’23 and, as you’ve surmised, is a product of the parts and performance arm at the company. Yet, here we are.

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US DOE awards more than $175M to 40 projects for advanced vehicle research and development

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The selections announced focus on eight approaches to improving vehicle efficiency: Advanced fuels and lubricants : Eight projects awarded to improve fuels and lubricants that will enable optimal performance of advanced combustion engines. Wisconsin Engine Research Consultants LLC. Advanced fuels and lubricants. Grantee Description.

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Ford puts the pedal down on performance … but not with electric drive technology right now

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At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week, Ford delivered first proof of that focus with the reveal of the new Ford GT carbon-fiber supercar, as well as the new F-150 Raptor based on the new aluminum F-150 and the Shelby GT350R Mustang. Raptor is powered by Ford’s new, second-generation 3.5-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

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The 2022 Maserati Levante is offered in four models—GT, Modena, S and Trofeo—with either a V6 or V8 engine, all with all-wheel drive. Maserati says this engine has high-turbulence cylinder heads that sound awesome, but I needed some research to really gather-in their benefit. Leather and Carbon Fiber Interior.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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The goal of this AOI is to support advanced fuels and lubricants technologies that will enable optimal performance of advanced combustion engines for passenger and commercial vehicle applications. For all subtopics, technologies may be applicable to compression ignition and/or spark ignition engines. Miller Cycle).

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Walmart showcases WAVE tractor-trailer at MATS; micro-turbine range extended electric vehicle with 45.5 kWh Li-ion pack

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The prototype is the result of collaboration between Walmart and many vendors, including Peterbilt, Roush Engineering, Great Dane Trailers and Capstone Turbine. Turbines are also appealing because of their few moving parts, low maintenance requirements and lighter weight. Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience. Click to enlarge.

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Lucid introduces Lucid Air Sapphire; 3 motors, sub-2s 0-60, $249,000

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And because a three-motor Lucid Air was always part of the development program, it retains all the strengths of Lucid Air variants already on the market—including limo-like rear legroom, a voluminous trunk and frunk, and impressive efficiency. —Eric Bach, SVP of Product and Chief Engineer, Lucid Group.

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