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Stellantis to invest $229M in Kokomo operations to produce 4th-gen 8-speed transmission; ICE, MHEV and PHEV

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This new transmission will have the flexibility to be paired with internal combustion engines (ICE), as well as mild hybrid (MHEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) propulsion systems, for vehicles across the Jeep, Ram, Chrysler and Dodge brands. KTP celebrated the 5 millionth eight-speed transmission built on 30 September.

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

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As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps.

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Fiat Chrysler investing additional $266M in Kokomo to increase capacity for 8-speed transmissions

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Currently, the eight-speed transmission is available on the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango and Ram 1500. That number has more than doubled to nearly 700,000 in the first 11 months of 2014. The Company sold more than 800,000 of these models in the US through November 2014.

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Consumer Reports: Tesla and other domestic brands take big steps backwards in reliability rankings

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Consumer Reports’ survey also reveals that some automakers—striving for improved fuel economy—are clearly making more reliable turbocharged engines than others. The Dodge Grand Caravan continues to have “Average” reliability, while the Challenger, Durango, and Journey all stay “Below-Average.” —Jake Fisher.

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

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The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 blends the brand’s iconic off-road capability with a stunning Hemi V8, but the SUV’s time on the market is limited. Dealers that are able to beat their numbers from a year ago will get a single 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition. The Ram TRX and Dodge Durango Hellcat won’t continue past 2024.

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