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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) Chrysler Brand will launch two plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) over the next several years, said Al Gardner, President and CEO of the Chrysler Brand, during the FCA Investor Day presentations at Auburn Hills, Mi. Integrated exhaust manifold. —Bob Lee. FCA powertrain directions. ?

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EPA and CARB charge Fiat-Chrysler with using undeclared emission control devices in 3.0L diesels

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice of violation ( NOV ) to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. Of particular concern, said CARB, are AECDs found in these vehicles which reduce or turn off exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) or reduce the effectiveness of selective catalyst reduction (SCR) system.

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Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs

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When Dodge previewed its Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust for the all-electric Charger Daytona SRT concept (pictured), enthusiasts were divided. Some thought the idea of a faux exhaust system, designed to help EVs mimic the howl of a V8, was a cringe-worthy gimmick. Previewing the 126-dB Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust was the first step.

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York, Empa study finds retrofitting of VW diesel engines was successful

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Company boss Martin Winterkorn resigned. Together with his colleagues, he used a special instrument to examine the exhaust plumes of 23,000 passing cars and analyzed the levels of NO x and CO 2. liters displacement (type code EA 189) contained illegal software designed to manipulate emissions. Expensive lawsuits followed.

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FCA sued over emissions of 2007-2012 Dodge Ram diesel pickups with Cummins engines

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and engine supplier Cummins are the latest companies to be accused of hiding excess diesel-exhaust emissions.

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Dodge CEO Says Electrification Won’t Spoil American Muscle

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companies losing ground to foreign brands and delivering the kind of terrible vehicles that made it extremely easy to buy Japanese. Inside the company, these brands are independent little businesses, but to the outside world, the customers see these as the same company," he said. The period was marked by U.S.

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Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Pickup Fumes: Technical Service Bulletin For 4x2 Trucks

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With the highest rated fuel economy of any full-size pickup truck, the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel has been a smash hit for Fiat Chrysler''s truck brand. But now the company has acknowledged that some of the trucks--those with rear-wheel drive rather than four-wheel drive--have an issue with diesel exhaust leaking into the cabin.