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Mopar introduces new at-home plug-in wall chargers for Jeep 4xe models and Chrysler Pacifica

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Mopar has introduced new, Wi-Fi-capable, Level 2 (240-volt) charging units for at-home charging for Jeep 4xe and Chrysler plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. In addition, new Wi-Fi connectivity gives customers the ability to monitor and control charging any time and anywhere via a mobile app and web portal.

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2024 Jeep Wrangler Review: A Refreshing Refresh

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I was a latecomer to the Jeep lifestyle. As the bumper sticker says, I didn’t understand the Jeep thing. But the whole thing was an issue, each old Jeep driving poorly on-road - the only terrain I’d ever encountered on purpose. The 2024 Jeep Wrangler is refreshed, building upon the JL platform introduced in 2017 to much fanfare.

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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The legendary SUV brand’s first plug-in hybrid

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The plug-in hybrid version of the Jeep Wrangler offers useful all-electric range and great electric torque—if drivers plug it in. The accelerating pace of electric vehicle launches has brought us to this: The first Jeep in the US to get a plug-in hybrid version is the legendary Wrangler. The two couldn’t be more different.

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Chrysler Readying Roll-out of Pentastar V-6 Engine Across 13 Models; Average 7% Fuel Efficiency Improvement

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Already standard on the new Jeep Grand Cherokee, the V-6 will gradually phase out seven V6 legacy engines ranging from 2.7L engine that was previously used in the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Cast aluminum pistons with low friction rings are fitted to forged steel connecting rods. liter engine it replaced in Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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But Fukui said he saw no significant value in researching plug-in hybrid models, which can be recharged by connecting to a power plug. Toyota is also concerned that plug-in owners might tire of connecting their cars every day. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. We hope Ford will, and then move ahead!

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