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Quick EV acceleration is a safety feature, says Stellantis CEO

Baua Electric

The instant acceleration of an EV is about having the “power to overtake in safe conditions,” Stellantis’ CEO said. Stellantis revealed its second global EV platform, STLA Large , earlier this month. The first Jeep and Dodge EVs launching in the US this year will be powered by the new platform.

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Dodge launches the EV “they” don’t want you to have

EV Central

“Trust me, this is not the EV they want you to have,” said Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis. This is the way Dodge does EVs.”. Named the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept, it previews production models due to launch in 2024. 2022 Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept. FYI, the Hellcat 6.2-litre

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Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV shows its face in newly leaked images

Baua Electric

Jeep is already behind in North America, with its first EV rolling out this fall. Parent company Stellantis revealed its STLA Large EV platform that will underpin the first Jeep and Dodge EVs in the US. Can the rugged SUV brand make up for lost time?

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New electrified Peugeot 408 headed for Australia

EV Central

But the company says they are only the start of a much stronger EV push. not the planet’ READ MORE: RAM to target Ranger, Hilux with new 800km ute READ MORE: Fiat 100 percent EV by 2030. 2023 Peugeot 408 is a crossover coupe with an SUV look.

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News: Dodge Reveals Charger Daytona SRT EV Concept

Clean Fleet Report

No production date or pricing has been announced, but Dodge has announced that its internal combustion (ICE) models would be retired next year (2023) and this concept was labeled a 2024 model. 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV Concept.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Aptera – US-based company claims to have created the world’s most efficient vehicle with the three-seat F1-inspired Aptera. No Australian plans yet, with the company focusing on America first then Europe. Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A troubled company. As a long time Mopar fan, seeing this company go under will hurt. Side mirrors and a tiny tunnel of light for the rearview mirror to see through simply are not enough, and did nothing to make driving this expensive prototype easy with Detroit drivers all around. Small size. New technology.