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FCA US and Aurora to partner to develop and to deploy self-driving commercial vehicles

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FCA US and Aurora signed a memorandum of understanding laying the groundwork for a partnership to develop and deploy self-driving commercial vehicles. Through this proposed partnership, FCA and Aurora would integrate the Aurora Driver into FCA commercial vehicle lines.

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Archer taps FCA to accelerate eVTOL production

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Archer, a manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have entered into a definitive agreement to enable Archer to benefit from access to FCA’s low-cost supply chain, advanced composite material capabilities, and engineering and design experience. trillion by 2040.

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Chrysler Group withdraws test PHEV fleet to upgrade battery packs after overheating issues; to use a different chemistry

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On Friday, Chrysler Group LLC announced it was withdrawing from service its test fleet of plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) to conduct a battery-pack upgrade. Chrysler said that a different battery chemistry will be used in the projects’ next phase, which will focus on grid interaction and improved safety.

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Stellantis to invest more than €30B in electrification and software through 2025

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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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Ram’s first EV, the Ram ProMaster electric van, hits the US to rival Ford and Rivian

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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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Citi report finds meeting higher CAFE/GHG standards likely to bring higher profits for all automakers, nearly $2.5 billion in extra profits for Detroit Three

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

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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.