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Jeep, Dodge owner has a new idea to boost EV range

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Stellantis wind tunnel upgrade aims to unlock longer EV driving range (Source: Stellantis North America) The company said its new MGP tech will “benefit multiple Stellantis brands, regardless of where they are sold.” 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV trim Horsepower 0 to 60 mph time Starting price Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 496 hp 4.7

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Jeep and Dodge’s new EV platform comes with 500 miles range, Hellcat performance

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The first Jeep and Dodge electric vehicles will hit the US later this year. Ahead of their official launches, Stellantis revealed the new STLA Large EV platform that will underpin the upcoming Jeep and Dodge EVs. Stellantis’ new STLA Large platform is one of four global EV platforms teased during its EV Day 2021.

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Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV shows its face in newly leaked images

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With 600 horsepower, the Wagoneer S will be “lightning fast,” with a 0 to 60 mph sprint in about 3.5 Jeep targets around 400 miles range, which would be among the longest-range EVs this year with Rivian’s R1S (with Dual-Motor Max Pack). Jeep is already behind in North America, with its first EV rolling out this fall.

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Is NASCAR getting ready for EVs—or hybrids?

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The EV potentially set to charge the NASCAR crowd up the most may be the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV , which harks back to the heritage Daytona, the first vehicle to break 200 mph on a NASCAR track in 1970.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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Chrysler isnt the first to realize that building an EV off of a Lotus platform makes for an incredibly fast and fun experience (see also: Tesla Roadster ) We escaped from the dark confines of Cobo Hall onto a decently sunny day and cruised along the river and past the Ren Cen, gunning the Circuit whenever possible.