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

Green Car Congress

This transmission is now in the new Ram 1500, the Jeep Grand Cherokee (including in the diesel version), and the Dodge Durango. —Chrysler S-1. In addition, Chrysler continues to look into vehicle applications for thermal management.

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Plug-in Manufacturers Grow

Plug In Partners

Company bosses are said to be keen to put this system into production but no firm decisions will be made until the cost of batteries is reduced." The tests are sufficiently advanced that Mazda has a working prototype in a Mazda 5 MPV bodyshell. Chrysler is the last of the six largest car companies to put a hybrid on the market."

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Say Goodbye to Another V8: Jeep is Reportedly Discontinuing the 392-powered Wrangler

The Truth About Cars

There’s no word on what it will cost or when it will arrive, but the “standard” 392 Wrangler crests $100,000 after destination, and that’s before any dealer markups. The Ram TRX and Dodge Durango Hellcat won’t continue past 2024.

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Criticism for Government green car buys

Green Cars News

For example, 2,933 vehicles have been ordered from Chrysler despite the fact that the manufacturer does not include any hybrids in its line-up with the exception of the Durango/Aspen line. While a mile or two better rating is significant across a fleet, this is undermined if it’s offset by premium costs for hybrids. .

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Under US pressure, Mexico refuses to offer incentives for Chinese EV makers – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Now the US government is reportedly pressuring Mexico not to smooth the Chinese automakers’ path by offering incentives such as low-cost public land or tax breaks. Durango, Jalisco, Mexico State and Nuevo Leon have offered incentives to Chinese automakers. Last December, Nuevo Leon approved $153 million in incentives for a Tesla plant.

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