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Dodge to discontinue Challenger and Charger in shift to EVs

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Dodge has announced today that it will discontinue the Challenger and Charger models in 2023 as it plans to transition to electric vehicles. Produced at Stellantis’ Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, Dodge has built more than three million vehicles at the plant. ” “The days of an iron block supercharged 6.2-liter

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Groupe PSA, T&E, FNE and Bureau Veritas develop accurate real-world fuel consumption test protocol

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Groupe PSA, clean transportation NGO Transport & Environment (T&E); France Nature Environnement (FNE); and Bureau Veritas have collaborated to develop an accurate real-world fuel consumption test protocol. Unlike most other fuel economy measurements, these tests are performed on the road using a Portable Emissions Monitoring System (PEMS).

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Peugeot hybrid breakthrough could boost fuel economy by 30 per cent

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The cars we drive could be about to become even greener: thanks to a technological breakthrough from PSA Peugeot Citroen and Bosch, known as Hybrid Air. Following on from the first appearance of a Bosch electric axle-split hybrid in Peugeot’s diesel vehicles, plans are now under way to develop a hydraulic hybrid powertrain for Peugeot [.].

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Valeo highlighting its micro-hybrid solutions for the US market: i-StARS and ReStart

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Both solutions enable stop-start functionality and can help reduce the fuel consumption of a traditional internal combustion engine by 2-3% during the standard driving cycle and by up to 15% in congested urban traffic. Allowing the engine to stop before the vehicle does, maximizes the fuel economy benefits of a vehicle coasting to a stop.

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PSA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for start-stop systems

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PowerGenix, the developer of high-performance, automotive Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries, has entered into an innovation contract with PSA Peugeot Citroën Automobiles under which PSA will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the use of PowerGenix’s NiZn batteries as a replacement for lead-acid in stop-start vehicles.

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New electrified Peugeot 408 headed for Australia

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That vehicle is based on the 308 small car. No range or fuel economy numbers have yet been claimed for the 408 PHEVs. But the company says they are only the start of a much stronger EV push. The new 408 shares no relation with the car of the same name that has been on-sale in China through two generations since 2010.

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EV gameplan: Strategic tie-ups, fund raising, the way forward | Autocar Professional

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Skoda not only leads Europe’s largest car maker Volkswagen Group’s operations in India, it also steers the low-cost vehicle architecture projects, for both internal combustion engines (ICEs) and electric vehicles (EVs). In this context, Zellmer’s frequent trips underline the country’s importance for future growth.

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