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‘Electric sky jeep’ plane completes maiden flight with hopes to transport doctors and supplies to countries in need

Electrek

A UK-based aviation project called NUNCATS has successfully completed the maiden flight of its all-electric plane, described as an “electric sky jeep.” more… The post ‘Electric sky jeep’ plane completes maiden flight with hopes to transport doctors and supplies to countries in need appeared first on Electrek.

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Constellium supplying aluminum auto body sheet for the Maserati Grecale SUV

Green Car Congress

Constellium SE is supplying aluminum auto body sheet for the all-new Maserati Grecale SUV. Constellium also provides its high performing 5182 alloy for the inner of the hood, front and rear doors, and liftgate, delivering the required strength and formability for complex inner parts.

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

Green Car Congress

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. Transmissions.

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Stellantis production affected by cyberattack on Chinese supplier

Teslarati

Yanfeng supplies automobile manufacturers with car parts including electronics, seats, interiors, and other components. The US automakers affected by the cyberattack on Yanfeng include Stellantis, which encompasses the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram brands. Stellantis issued a statement about the production disruptions.

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Comment on Nio's William Li questions US protectionism, demands equal access to US market by Wayne Lewis

CN EV Post

If NIO were to show a commitment to investing in US manufacturing and supply chains, then that would be a good starting point. Jeep has already closed an ICE vehicle factory due to demand collapse of the Jeep Cherokee, due in part by the launch of Rivian’s R1 vehicles. That’s the big difference here. So far, they haven’t.

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Battery revolution! Has Stellantis cracked the code for super-cheap EVs that will undercut ICE?

EV Central

As part of its heavy investment in Tiamat, a company owned by the French National Centre for Scientific Research, Stellantis says it will build a new factory in France to mass produce the new cheap batteries. What hasn’t been provided is a timeline for when we’ll first see sodium-ion powered Peugeots, Alfas or Opels.

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Report: Porsche Raising Prices Across the Board

The Truth About Cars

Excuses for the industry’s behavior have included the pandemic, overtaxed supply chains, and semiconductor shortages that just don’t seem to end. Automakers are still getting a boost from pent-up demand after supply-chain issues capped output, though uncertainty about global demand persists. through the first part of 2023.

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