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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers new 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 and 8-speed for 30 mpg highway

Green Car Congress

Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter That powertrain delivers 30 mpg (7.8 liter V-8, now achieving up to 21 mpg highway. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

Clean Fleet Report

Jeep global CEO Christian Meunier closed out 2021 by announcing his brand’s goal of becoming the “zero emission freedom brand,” with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as its first example. This is exactly what the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has to offer. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV is powered by two electric motors and a 2.0-liter

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Flash Drive: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Fuel economy is rated at 24 mpg city/30 highway/27 combined mpg for the base engine and 23/29/25 for the turbocharged CX-50 we drove. What we experienced were comfortable seats and easy-to-use controls in a pleasant environment. Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe. The driver wins.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA rates the CX-9 AWD at 20 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined. The cabin has benefited from sound suppression through a thicker headliner and floor mats, making for a pleasant environment and comfortable riding experience. Road Test: 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Ready to rack up the miles. Road Test: 2021 Kia Telluride.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

ENVI A symbol that represents the first four letters of environment is Chrysler LLCs entrepreneurial in-house organization focused on electric-drive production vehicles and related advanced technologies. produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Mopar® brand vehicles and products. Total sales worldwide in 2008 were 2 million vehicles.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. Cischke, Ford senior vice president for sustainability, environment and safety engineering. "By

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA 2) Inconvenient Truth (2) JCI (2) MGA (2) NSANY (2) PGE (2) SB1.DE SZ (1) 6753.T

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