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Porsche Macan electric, Fiat Chrysler hybrids, lamppost charging: Today’s Car News

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Charging connectors make sense on lampposts, as shown in a UK project. Hybrids make up a larger percentage of Fiat Chrysler sales, and yet it has the lowest average mpg. And Porsche re-ups its intent to electrify its top-selling model. This and more, today at Green Car Reports.

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Dealers join the UAW in charging Stellantis with ‘reckless’ decisions

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arm of the Dodge-Chrysler parent company, causing increased inventory, job cuts, and broken promises to reopen an Illinois factory, as detailed in a report from Automotive News. We’re done waiting around for Stellantis to do the right thing. We’re taking action. market share. A strike does not benefit anyone.”

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UAW considers multiple U.S. strikes against Stellantis 

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The UAW already filed federal charges against Stellantis for unfair labor practices with the National Labor Relations Board. And Stellantis—formerly Chrysler, an iconic American company—is violating its commitment to America,” said Fain. The union accused Stellantis of breaking the promises in the 2023 contract it signed with the UAW.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

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Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid also excelled on two other fronts. system, which includes an 8.4-inch

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Chrysler and EPA to partner on hydraulic series hybrid powertrain for light duty vehicles

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Chrysler Group LLC and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working together to determine the possibility of adapting a hydraulic series hybrid system for application in large passenger cars and light-duty vehicles. following a meeting with Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler Group CEO, and Lisa P. Earlier post.)

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Ford reveals CEO Jim Farley’s latest pay raise

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UAW President Shawn Fain made a statement following the release of the Friday filing, pointing to Farley’s recent statements about potentially having to re-consider where Ford would build vehicles due to increasing union pressure. million a year,” Fain said (via Automotive News ). million euros ($39.5 million euros ($39.5

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Stellantis CEO struggles to sell Jeeps in the golden era of SUVs

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His emphasis on trying to protect profit margin left Stellantis charging higher prices for older products than what rivals had on the market, leading to lost share and elevated inventory. ” Chrysler, which turns 100 next year, isn’t the only division of the company facing an uncertain future. million ($39.7

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