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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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Chrysler Group LLC has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to a proposed initial public offering of common shares. —Chrysler S-1. Chrysler is exploring ways to optimize vehicle weight, aerodynamic drag, tire performance, braking drag and driveline losses.

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Rare Rides Icons: The Lincoln Mark Series Cars, Feeling Continental (Part XLVI)

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As one of the early offerings from the Super Smooth Soap Bar School of Design that arrived in the Nineties (think Chrysler LHS, Lexus SC 400, Toyota Celica), the Mark VIII looked much different from the more conservative Mark VII. & Lighting controls were to the left of the gauges, exactly where they were in the Mark VII.

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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. The Clean Air Act requires vehicle manufacturers to demonstrate to EPA through a certification process that their products meet applicable federal emission standards to control air pollution. liter diesel engines. ”.

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Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

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The Auto Alliance has sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting that the US Environmental Protection Agency withdraw the Final Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation which EPA announced on 13 January 2017.

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Chrysler unveils 2013 Ram with array of new systems focused on fuel economy

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Chrysler unveiled the 2013 Ram pickup, featuring an array of fuel-saving systems including a more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-liter Chrysler says the HEMI also delivers best-in-class towing and payload—11,500 pounds and 3,125 pounds respectively, with Ram 1500 Tradesman Heavy Duty. Click to enlarge. liter V-6 powertrain.

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DOE proposes revising procedures for calculating petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs for use in CAFE calculations

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The PEF adopted by DOE in the 2000 Final Rule is based, in part, on the existing regulatory approach which provides procedures determining the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of non-EV alternative fueled vehicles. Chrysler Pacifica PHEV 88.2 Tesla supports stringent CAFE standards for light-duty vehicles for efficiency gains.)

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: electric Microbus finally arrives

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The media drive in mid-October was held in the San Francisco Bay Area, already home to more EVs per capita than any other part of the U.S. The standard model has a 210-kilowatt (282-horsepower) motor powering the rear wheels, rated at 413 lb-ft of torque. Look up “chicken tax” for the reason why.) save Los Angeles.