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Dodge unveils its first electrified performance vehicle: Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV

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Dodge unveiled the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet compact SUV in R/T and GT trims with a lineup of multi-energy powertrains. The Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV, representing the brand’s first electrified performance vehicle, delivers 285-plus horsepower and 383 ft-lb (519 N·m) of torque. 2023 Dodge Hornet GT.

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

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Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler , Dodge , AutoblogGreen Exclusive , SAE World Congress Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day by Sebastian Blanco on Apr 22nd 2009 at 7:48PM Two months ago we went for a ride in the Dodge Circuit EV.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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Safety systems in plug-in hybrid and electric cars automatically shut the power off and isolate the battery when a collision or short circuit is detected, lowering the likelihood of a fire. EV electrical circuits are just as safe as diesel and petrol cars. Don’t worry about dodging puddles in your Prius!

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Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

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Especially since I’m straining to keep pace with Raffaele de Simone just ahead, the Ferrari test driver who routinely sets lap records on this historic circuit, just a few pasta lengths from its factory in Maranello, in northern Italy. km circuit. second lap advantage over that ICE-only supercar. It can accelerate to 60 mph in about 2.0

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ENVI still has a future for Chrysler

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The ENVI sector had plans to produce at least one of its prototypes with the Dodge Circuit EV listed as a 2010 product in the company’s viability plan. Tags: Chrysler Electric cars Green cars Latest news Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Circuit EV ENVI.

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Chrysler LLC Forms Strategic Alliance with A123Systems for First Generation of ENVI Electric Vehicle Lineup

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The five vehicles included the Dodge Circuit EV, Jeep Wrangler EV, Jeep Patriot EV, Chrysler Town & Country EV and the Chrysler 200C EV concept. Earlier post.). At the reveal, Chrysler announced its intention to bring the company’s first production electric vehicle to market in 2010.

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Chrysler: Back in the Plug-In Car Scene

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This is a new direction for Chrysler, which scrapped its ENVI program for plug-in vehicles, including the Dodge Circuit electric sports car, a few months ago. Chrysler announced yesterday that the company will build an electric version of the Fiat 500 for the U.S.