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JULY 25, 2011

million; the program aims to make significant strides toward achieving the USABC goals for PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) 40-mile battery pack system performance requirements while driving down the cost to automakers toward the USABC goal of $3,400. (LGCPI) a development contract valued at $9.62

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MAY 26, 2009

Chrysler LLC has submitted three proposals representing a request for $224 million in funding to two US Department of Energy (DOE) initiatives: the Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative and the Transportation Electrification Initiative. A prototype electric minivan for the USPS. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a collaborative organization operated by Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, has reopened four requests for proposal information (RFPIs) for the development of advanced high-performance batteries for vehicle applications. Each requires a 50% minimum cost share.

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JULY 9, 2021

Stellantis brands include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, MOPAR, Opel, Peugeot, RAM, Vauxhall, Free2Move and Leasys. In addition to sourcing strategies, Stellantis’ technical expertise and manufacturing synergies will drive battery costs lower.

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JULY 21, 2014

The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a collaborative organization operated by Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, has awarded a $7.7-million The competitively bid contract award is co-funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and includes a 50% Envia Systems cost-share. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 31, 2009

Following the short address on Monday during which President Barack Obama outlined the next steps for GM and Chrysler ( earlier post ), the White House posted summaries of the Presidential Auto Task Force’s assessment of the business plans provided by the two struggling automakers, which led to the terms that are currently unfolding.

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APRIL 10, 2012

The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), an organization whose members are Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, has awarded a $5.48-million The improved energy density is aimed at reducing cost, volume and mass. million lithium-ion battery technology development contract to Johnson Controls Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

CPT specializes in the development of cost-effective tailpipe emission reduction measures achieved through low cost electrification of conventional and hybrid vehicles—increasingly at 48 volts. Earlier post , earlier post.).

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Army pickup , a 1971 MGB-GT , a 1948 Dodge sedan , a 1947 Dodge coupe , a 1969 AMC Rambler , a 1951 Studebaker Champion , a 1959 Princess DM4 limousine , a 1958 Edsel Citation , a 1951 Kaiser sedan , a 1959 Citroën ID19 , a 1963 Chrysler Newport and dozens of first-generation Mustangs and Cougars. The back seat is full of rusty car parts.

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

Delta Products Corporation demonstrated its latest smart Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) as part of the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) 3-year program that Delta was awarded in 2012, targeting to reduce 50% of EV charging system cost compared to today’s technologies. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014

The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a collaborative organization operated by Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, has awarded a $2.68-million The competitively bid contract award is co-funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and includes a 51% Maxwell cost-share. of San Diego, Calif.

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JUNE 16, 2014

Leyden is the recent recipient of significant development funding from United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), an organization whose members include Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors. As a part of the deal, key technical staff of Leyden Energy have also agreed to join A123 Systems’ R&D organization.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The company says that the energy version of technology (MN-eHP) exceeds 200 Wh/kg—one of the highest energy densities for a commercial Li-ion cell in a large prismatic design, according to the company. Higher energy density cells require fewer materials for a given energy capacity and therefore can be produced at lower costs.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Fred Diaz, President and CEO - Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, introduces the 2014 Ram ProMaster at the Chicago Auto Show. The Chrysler Group’s 2014 Ram ProMaster van, developed from the Fiat Ducato, will mark the the North American introduction of the 174 hp (130 kW) 3.0-liter Click to enlarge. I-4 EcoDiesel.

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JULY 25, 2011

(ECD), a global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products and systems for the building-integrated and commercial rooftop markets, has initiated a process to divest its Ovonic Battery Company (OBC) subsidiary. —Jay Knoll, Interim President of ECD.

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MAY 15, 2023

Lee Iacocca was still selling the Dodge Mirada and Chrysler Cordoba for 1983, so there was some meaningful Detroit competition for the 200SX in the razor-blade-medallion-tangled-in-chest-hair rear-wheel-drive personal luxury coupe field. The optional three-speed automatic cost 350 bucks (around 1,086 bucks today).

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DECEMBER 16, 2016

Presented publicly for the first time, these systems demonstrate the scalability of Leddar technology and its ability to meet the high levels of performance, resolution, and cost-effectiveness required by Tier-1 and OEMs for mass-market autonomous driving applications.

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MARCH 24, 2011

The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), an advanced research collaboration among Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, has awarded an $8-million advanced battery development contract with A123 Systems Inc. USABC Requirements at End of Life for LEESS PAHEV.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

The brand’s leader said the RamProMaster EV offers the latest in zero-emission performance, commercial capabilities, and tech. Stellantis brands in the US include Jeep , Ram, Chrysler, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Dodge, and Maserati. Ram says it “delivers the best value proposition” with the lowest total cost of ownership across its lineup.

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MARCH 3, 2011

million cost-shared technology development contract to develop an advanced energy storage system for power-assist hybrid electric vehicles (PAHEVs). Development partners will provide low-cost, high performance separator membrane and electrolyte specifically developed for this program. USABC will provide more than $2.8 Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 5, 2012

It concludes that GM, Ford and Chrysler will likely enjoy the biggest percentage increase in profits (6.3%), pulling in an extra $2.44 The Detroit 3—Ford, Chrysler, and GM—would also likely see an improvement over baseline vehicle sales by about 4% or 300,000 vehicles. increase in profits of $4.76 billion in 2020.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

If you go and cut pricing disregarding the reality of your costs, you will have a bloodbath,” Tavares warned Friday, according to Reuters. The 2024 Model Y (Source: Tesla) Stellantis knows a thing or two about merging companies after it was formed through a Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group business combination in 2021.

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JUNE 3, 2013

The award is co-funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and includes a 50% cost-share by Leyden Energy. The focus of the 16-month program is to develop an advanced lithium-ion 12-volt start-stop battery system to meet or exceed the performance, life and cost targets set by USABC. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Resources.

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DECEMBER 6, 2013

mass reduction relative to the baseline assembly, at a 12–15% premium in manufacturing cost at production volumes of 30,000 to 250,000 vehicles per year, respectively. 10% cost premium. A twist beam assembly in commercial use today was selected for the baseline packaging, performance, mass and cost.

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DECEMBER 24, 2009

The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC)—an organization whose members are Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company—is seeking requests for proposal information (RFPIs) for four projects related to advanced battery development for hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and electric vehicles.

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DECEMBER 23, 2010

The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), an advanced research collaboration among Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company, announced approximately $5.43 million in advanced battery development and technology assessment contracts to five firms.

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MARCH 16, 2011

Also, other commercialized alternative fuel technologies, including diesels, fuel cells, electric vehicles, and high efficiency gasoline cars are providing additional competition to the market. Reducing the cost of hybrid technology implementation. Engineering of vehicles will be the differentiator for consumers.

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AUGUST 10, 2011

Light-weighting materials : Five projects awarded to accelerate commercial availability of lighter weight vehicles using advanced materials that dramatically reduce vehicle weight while maintaining the highest safety standards. This project will develop a new process that enables low-cost, domestic manufacturing of magnesium.

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JUNE 6, 2014

Ford has been the best-selling commercial vehicle brand in the United Kingdom for nearly 50 years and Transit is the recipient of two International Van of the Year awards. Transit van delivers as much as 4,650 pounds (2,109 kg) of maximum payload capacity—more than competing vans from General Motors and Chrysler, Ford notes.

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

Bright Automotive launched eSolutions with a just-announced contract from the US Army TACOM to conduct a demonstration project on a low-cost plug-in hybrid electric solution for non-tactical military vehicles. The IDEA is a multi-purpose, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle aimed at commercial and government fleets. Bright Automotive, Inc.,

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MARCH 2, 2011

The competitively bid contract Cobasys award from USABC is co-funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and includes a 50% cost-share. Were such an innovation successfully developed, they noted, the technology would flow to Cobasys for commercialization.).

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JULY 8, 2010

Electrovaya is proposing to develop and demonstrate its high energy density Lithium Ion SuperPolymer battery packs for applications in a test fleet of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) versions of the Ram 1500 pickup from Chrysler Group’s Ram Truck Brand. Phostec Lithium. Phostech Lithium Inc. Targeted Growth Canada Inc.

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JANUARY 3, 2017

FCA US unveiled the Chrysler Portal concept, an all-electric, semi-autonomous (SAE Level 3) interpretation of the “fifth generation” of family transportation focused toward the millennial generation. The Chrysler Portal concept is backed by significant research on the millennial generation. Earlier post.). Third space.

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DECEMBER 18, 2019

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. The combined entity will have a balanced and profitable global presence with a highly complementary and iconic brand portfolio covering all key vehicle segments from luxury, premium, and mainstream passenger cars through to SUVs and trucks & light commercial vehicles. and Peugeot S.A.

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JULY 30, 2009

Projected hydrogen fuel cell system costs. USCAR is governed by the three-member USCAR Council, whose membership includes the R&D vice presidents from GM, Ford and Chrysler. Similarly, the DOE support for ‘grid-connected’ vehicles will indirectly support the ultimate commercialization of FCVs. Click to enlarge.

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Along with other incentives and grants built into the recent Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, these actions will solidify America’s commitment to an electric vehicle future, improve energy independence, support job creation throughout battery supply chains, and lower costs for working families.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Production capacity must be established, and technology, vehicle cost and infrastructure barriers must be addressed to achieve large-scale market introduction. However, additional policy steps are needed to further drive innovation, reduce costs, and spur consumer demand, the report says. Earlier post.).

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