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Fiat Chrysler investing additional $266M in Kokomo to increase capacity for 8-speed transmissions

Green Car Congress

With sales of vehicles equipped with the popular eight-speed transmission growing, FCA US LLC (the new name for Chrysler Group LLC) will invest an additional $266 million in its Kokomo Transmission Plant (Ind.) The investment will be used to purchase new equipment and tooling, adding more assembly capacity within KTP’s existing floor space.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

The Truth About Cars

With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. Brands here included Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Cadillac, Ram, Lexus, GMC, Subaru, Mini, and Acura.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

Green Car Congress

All comparisons are by volume. Chrysler Group LLC reported total US sales for July 2009 of 88,900 units, a decrease of 9% year-on-year, although up 30% versus June 2009. On 27 July, Chrysler restarted production at 9 of its 11 manufacturing facilities. Chrysler PT Cruiser sales were up 24% (2,377 units) compared with July 2008.

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Feature: Muscle Cars Are Speeding into the Future

Clean Fleet Report

It also sparked the long-standing feud between GM, Ford and Chrysler corporations. Emission limits and oil crises have forced manufacturers and purchasers to re-evaluate what’s most important. Laura Gunn writes and researches for the car insurance comparison site, CarInsurance.org. Gone are the days of the original muscle cars.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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Chrysler-Fiat had the highest CO 2 emissions and lowest fuel economy, followed by Daimler. These comparisons were based on current powertrain designs, assuming improvements only in air conditioner refrigerants and efficiency.

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Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives

EV Adoption

The credit is not available for Tesla vehicles acquired after December 31, 2019 and General Motors EV purchased after March 31, 2020. Some EV advocates believe that there should not be any MSRP cap and that incentives that encourage the purchase of ANY electric vehicle regardless of price is a good thing. Effective Date: Jan 1, 2022.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Hit the jump for a comparison that includes plenty of pics and video. Chrysler alone, for instance, may have 3 different battery pack shapes in its upcoming models. Reply ↓ ↑ report 18 Efried 5:47AM (4/10/2009) I will hang a poster about the comparison at EVS24. Finally, there are charging stations.