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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

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One will be a PHEV version of the new Chrysler Town & Country minivan to be introduced in 2016; the second will be a PHEV version of a new full-size crossover vehicle to be introduced in 2017. FCA will launch a PHEV minivan in 2016 to comply with ZEV requirements. Several mild hybrid applications will come to market shortly thereafter.

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FCA recalls 850,000+ gasoline vehicles due to problem with catalytic converters

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The vehicles affected by this recall are: 2011-2016 MY Dodge Journey (JC FWD). 2011-2014 MY Chrysler 200/Dodge Avenger (JS FWD). 2011-2012 MY Dodge Caliber (PM FWD CVT). 2011-2016 MY Jeep Compass/Patriot (MK FWD CVT). 2012: Q2 2019. 2013/14: Q3 2019. 2015/16: Q4 2019.

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Cummins: we don’t supply engines named in the EPA Notice of Violation to Fiat Chrysler

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On Thursday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) charged Fiat Chrysler with using at least 8 undisclosed auxiliary emissions control devices (AECDs) in light-duty model year 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Ram 1500 trucks with 3.0-liter

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Infiniti Drops Final Sedan in Lineup

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deliveries in 2016. Take the Dodge Charger, as an example. But Stellantis still deemed it insufficiently modern and is now launching a revamped version that utilizes a smaller, more complicated engine or entirely electric powertrain. Sales of the Infiniti Q50 had also been on the decline for years. The model saw 44,007 U.S.

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IIHS study finds simple centerline hardening can make left turns safer for pedestrians

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the infrastructure changes reduced the number of times drivers had to swerve or brake suddenly or pedestrians had to dodge out of the way by 70%, said IIHS Senior Research Transportation Engineer Wen Hu, the author of the paper. New York City has used these methods at more than 300 intersections since 2016. In Washington, D.C.,

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CARB investigation leads to nationwide recall of 500,000+ Cummins heavy-duty trucks due to defective SCR catalysts

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The degrading catalysts do not pose a safety issue, and do not affect current model year Cummins engine families. The excess emissions were discovered after CARB launched its new Heavy Duty In-Use Compliance program in 2016. Initial readings of some of the Cummins engines revealed higher than expected emissions of NO x.

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Hagens Berman files class-action fuel economy and emissions lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and Cummins over SCR defect in RAM 2500 and 3500 diesels

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According to the lawsuit, RAM owners report that efforts to fix the faulty emissions system significantly affect engine performance and mileage, with miles per gallon dropping as much as 25%. When the computer in an affected Dodge RAM 2500 or 3500 is flashed, it causes the truck’s MPG to decline significantly, the lawsuit says.