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2021 Jeep Gladiator available with 3rd generation 3.0L EcoDiesel

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As suggested in 2018, ( earlier post ) the 2021 Jeep Gladiator is now available with the 3.0-liter The expected fuel economy ratings will deliver the highest driving range on one tank of fuel yet for Gladiator. There are more than 40 individual shift maps to optimize shift points for fuel economy, performance and 4x4 capability.

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FCA says Jeep Wrangler environmental impact reduced by 15% compared to predecessor

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FCA says that its latest Global Warming Potential (GWP) analysis found that the redesigned-for-2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has an overall GWP 15% lower than that of its predecessor. 2020 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition. In the Sahara trim level, the 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited may be equipped with a version of the 2.0-liter

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FCA US upgrades 3.6L Pentastar V-6; 2-step VVL, cooled EGR; up to 6% better fuel economy

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Pentastar, first introduced in 2009 ( earlier post ), was the first of an all-new line of V-6 engines intended to improve fuel efficiency across the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge lineup. Depending on the application, the redesigned V-6 delivers fuel-economy improvements of more than 6% while increasing torque more than 14.9%.

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Dodge to discontinue Challenger and Charger in shift to EVs

Teslarati

This follows news of the unveiling of the electrified Dodge Ram 1500 coming in the fall of this year , a planned electric muscle car that will be unveiled in 2024, and, more recently, the expansion of PHEV models within other Stellantis brands, including Jeep and Chrysler. ” “The days of an iron block supercharged 6.2-liter

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Tesla Is Now A Dominant Charging Network On Three Continents For Most Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

US-centric car and EV media has been consumed recently with news that Ford, then GM, and now likely Stellantis (or at least the Jeep and Chrysler brands) are going to be installing Tesla charging plugs in their vehicles instead of anything else. Mercedes-Benz is assessing it too. They'll be gaining seamless access to Tesla's best-of-breed

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Rivian R2 bows March 7: Will it be EV maker’s Model 3 moment?

Baua Electric

While the R1T pickup and R1S SUV are full-size trucks—or within a few inches of full-size, by any American assessment—the R2 lineup is expected to cover a middle ground that would also make it viable for Europe and many other regions of the world, giving Rivian traction toward economies of scale. This is it. Get ready to meet R2 on March 7th.

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Hyundai 1.6-liter Gamma engine the smallest on Ward’s new 10 Best Engines List

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Pentastar DOHC V-6 (Chrysler 300S/Jeep Wrangler). liter four-cylinder engine is the smallest Hyundai engine to use Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) in the US, which helps deliver an estimated highway fuel economy of up to 40 mpg, lower emissions and higher reliability. This year’s winners and the applications tested: 3.0L

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