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FCA recalls 850,000+ gasoline vehicles due to problem with catalytic converters

Green Car Congress

Fiat-Chrysler of America (FCA) will recall more than 850,000 gasoline-powered passenger cars and SUVs due to a problem with their catalytic converters. FCA’s own data and test results confirmed that the catalytic converters in these vehicles were malfunctioning. 2011-2014 MY Chrysler 200/Dodge Avenger (JS FWD).

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World’s hottest hybrid? Ford Mustang Hybrid looms as full battery-electric muscle car to rival Dodge Charger Daytona ruled out

EV Central

Ford has announced that it will electrify its Ford Mustang coupe and convertible for the first time in its 60-year history, but won’t ever produce a full battery-electric version with epic power to battle the latest 50kW Dodge Charger Daytona. We will never build a Mustang that isn’t a Mustang.

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Size or Speed? IIHS Study Examines Safety Between Models

The Truth About Cars

Because the little Mitsubishi was pursued by the Dodge Challenger. The IIHS faulted Dodge, Ford, and Chevrolet for marketing their vehicles in a manner that encourages aggressive driving. It may also be worth noting that convertible sports cars tended to perform worse than their hardtop brethren.

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LPG system provider Icom earns 17 new EPA certifications For GM vehicles

Green Car Congress

The new certifications cover approximately 200 2010-2012 General Motors Chevrolet- and GMC-brand light-duty trucks and SUV platforms with 4.8- The EPA certifications allow Icom to convert these popular fleet vehicles in the US market for propane/autogas bi-fuel use. liter engines.

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Ford Mustang may soon get four doors & hybrid powertrain technology, hints CEO

Baua Electric

It will replace the GT and GT Convertible as the flagship offering from the Mustang family. The Mustang lineup, currently featuring the coupe, convertible, and Mach-E electric crossover, may soon expand with new body style variants, including a four-door sports sedan. The Ford Mustang holds immense importance for Ford as a brand.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. Charging The Escape PHEV uses regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting.

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FCA to invest $4.5B to expand production capacity in Michigan, electrify Jeep vehicles with PHEV, possible BEV models

Green Car Congress

In response to a shift in consumer demand toward SUVs and trucks, the Company discontinued compact car production and retooled plants in Illinois, Ohio and Michigan to make full use of available capacity to expand the Jeep and Ram brands. Plant investment details. FCA would invest $1.6 FCA expects to create 1,100 new jobs at Jefferson North.

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