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Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid to go into production in 2020

Green Car Reports

Looking back at last week's Los Angeles auto show media days, one new vehicle sucked up a disproportionate amount of attention and airtime. That would be the new 2018 Jeep Wrangler, a once-in-a-decade redesign of the iconic off-roader that's the linchpin of the Jeep brand image worldwide.

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New Jeep Gladiator pickup will offer 3.0L diesel with stop/start and 8-speed

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Jeep unveiled the 2020 Jeep Gladiator pickup at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2020 Jeep Gladiator benefits from the popular V-6 engine’s low-range torque, which is needed when out on the trails or during demanding conditions, such as hauling cargo or towing a trailer. Gladiator will offer two powertrains: a 3.6-liter

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Jeep introduces 2018 Wrangler with mild hybrid, diesel options; plug-in hybrid version in 2020

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Jeep unveiled the 2018 Wrangler, with new mild hybrid (eTorque) and diesel options to be available. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler 2-door model is available in three different trim configurations: Sport, Sport S and Rubicon. The eight-speed automatic is available on all Jeep Wrangler models.

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FCA to invest $4.5B to expand production capacity in Michigan, electrify Jeep vehicles with PHEV, possible BEV models

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The move would increase capacity to meet growing demand for its Jeep and Ram brands, including production of two new Jeep-branded white space products, as well as electrified models. In addition to the new Jeep models, the plant would continue building the Ram 1500 Classic, which is being extended to meet market demand.

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2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger, electrical Jeep Wrangler, Audi R8: The Time In Opposite

Baua Electric

The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger debuted, the past of the Jeep Wrangler got here into focal point, and a road-going R8 race automobile underwent trying out. The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger debuted with a line plug-in hybrid powertrain. 14 forward of a appearing on the 2023 Los Angeles auto display that very same generation.

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Faraday Future factory, 2017 Jeep Compass, CA electric-car sales surge: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, Faraday Future halts work on its Nevada electric-car factory, the 2017 Jeep Compass debuts at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, and 250,000 plug-in cars are expected to be sold in California this month. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Road Test: 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus Plug-In Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

seconds MPG: 21 city/29 highway/24 combined Small displacement, but dual power R/T Plus – Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) 1.3-liter, kWh battery is by plugging in. See image gallery at cleanfleetreport.com ]The post Road Test: 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus Plug-In Hybrid first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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