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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. This engine provides better fuel economy and refinement than our current World Gas Engine. Earlier post.).

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

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Jeep’s corporate counterparts, Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram, have also pulled the plug on V8s or announced plans to do so. The Ram TRX and Dodge Durango Hellcat won’t continue past 2024. The move away from V8s is timely, but it likely came as a shock to many of the faithful Hellcat fans. For a time, it seemed like Dodge and Co.

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