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Mopar introduces new at-home plug-in wall chargers for Jeep 4xe models and Chrysler Pacifica

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Mopar has introduced new, Wi-Fi-capable, Level 2 (240-volt) charging units for at-home charging for Jeep 4xe and Chrysler plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. New charging units may be ordered with a Jeep or Chrysler-branded faceplate. The hybrid powertrain combines a high-tech, 2.0-liter,

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FCA Melfi plant preparing for production of Jeep Renegade PHEV for 2020

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The FCA Melfi, Italy plant is beginning preparations to produce the Jeep Renegade Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) scheduled for market launch in early 2020. The pre-production units of the new Jeep Renegade PHEV are scheduled in 2019. —Pietro Gorlier, Chief Operating Officer EMEA region.

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500 miles touted: EV platform for Dodge muscle cars, Jeep SUVs, more

Baua Electric

Stellantis plans to launch eight vehicles based on the STLA Large platform between 2024 to 2026, starting in North America with Dodge and Jeep models. That could include Dodge’s electric muscle car and the recently teased Jeep Wagoneer S. Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, and Maserati models will follow. bound EVs might be built on it.

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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A Very Trail-Ready Plug-in Hybrid. 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.

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Stellantis Vehicles Will Jump to Tesla's NACS Starting in 2026

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We’ll see several new EVs from the automaker starting this year, from the Jeep Wagoneer S to the Ram 1500 REV. now, Jeep sells two plug-in hybrids, Chrysler has a PHEV minivan, and there are also the Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV twins. Image: Jeep/Stellantis] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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TTAC's Worst Cars of 2023

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While it’s not as legendary of a nameplate as other icons of motoring, the Pathfinder was once a rugged body-on-frame SUV that could go just about anywhere, it’s now a minivan without the utility of a minivan. Toyota bZ4X: That the champion of hybrids can’t or won’t build a competitive EV probably shouldn’t be surprising.

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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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It is focusing its efforts on five areas aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions: vehicle energy use (weight, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance); engines; transmissions; axles and drivelines; and hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel technologies. This advanced driveline solution is being introduced in 2014 Jeep Cherokee.

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