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Dodge CEO Says Electrification Won’t Spoil American Muscle

The Truth About Cars

With the brunt of the automotive industry vowing to electrify their lineups and government regulators keen on restricting emissions, many have wondered how the change will impact American brands. However, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis is trying to assure the world that this won’t be the case. This is where the industry is going.

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EV tech is the choice of politicians, not industry, claims European CEO: True for US?

Green Car Reports

Ahead of a new strategic plan to be announced March 1, the CEO of Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge parent company Stellantis isn’t sounding at all bullish on electric vehicles.

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US Auto Industry Down 8% Since 2019

CleanTechnica EVs

No other media outlet compares US auto industry trends with as much history and depth as we do in these. It’s time for another one of our quarterly US auto sales reports. First, before getting into the automaker comparisons for the second quarter of 2023 versus the second quarters of 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, […]

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Stellantis' STLA Large Platform Is 'Most Flexible In Industry' For Dodge, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Maserati

InsideEVs

Available in 400-volt and 800-volt BEV architectures, the new platform is destined to power a lot of cars.

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Dodge equips 2014 Durango full-size SUV with 8-speed for 9% boost in fuel economy

Green Car Congress

Chrysler’s Dodge brand introduced the 2014 Dodge Durango full-size SUV at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. The full-size SUV and full-size crossover segments combined are up 48% since 2009, outpacing the industry. The 2014 Dodge Durango features a new Eco Mode that contributes to its improved fuel economy.

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Tesla’s role in America’s EV industry recognized by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

Teslarati

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg acknowledged Tesla’s role in the electric vehicle industry in a recent interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box. “We Buttigieg irked some Tesla supporters in August 2021 after dodging questions about Tesla’s noticeable absence during a special White House event for electric vehicles.

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Dodge introduces new Dart compact, pricing starting at $15,995; 40 mpg unadjusted with 1.4L MultiAir turbo and DDCT

Green Car Congress

Dodge Brand President and CEO Reid Bigland introduces the new 2013 Dodge Dart at the Detroit Auto Show. Dodge introduced the new 2013 Dodge Dart compact at the Detroit Auto Show. The last compact model introduced by Dodge was the Caliber, in 2006. “ Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) liter engine; a 16-valve 1.4-liter

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