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Dodge unveils its first electrified performance vehicle: Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV

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Dodge unveiled the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet compact SUV in R/T and GT trims with a lineup of multi-energy powertrains. The Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV, representing the brand’s first electrified performance vehicle, delivers 285-plus horsepower and 383 ft-lb (519 N·m) of torque. 2023 Dodge Hornet GT.

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Dodge to discontinue Challenger and Charger in shift to EVs

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Dodge has announced today that it will discontinue the Challenger and Charger models in 2023 as it plans to transition to electric vehicles. According to CNBC , Dodge will discontinue its gas-powered Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger models in 2023 as the brand works towards electrification.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. Rounding out the propulsion options, the 2.5-liter

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Tesla, Rivian, and Polestar perform terribly in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

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However, this year’s study included newly incorporated repair data, which showed both BEVs and PHEVs having more repairs than gas-powered vehicles in all categories. Rivian and Tesla both had 266 problems per 100 vehicles, which was tied for the third-worst behind Dodge (301) and Polestar (316). ” J.D.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

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A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric powertrain and an internal combustion engine. Lithium-ion batteries produce harmful fluoride gas when on fire, burn for longer, and are more difficult to put out than fossil-fueled fires. Learn more about gas vs. electric car fires here. fires per 100,000 sales.

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GM avoided all-electric Corvette due to performance concerns

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And while the vehicle is a massive jump in performance compared to the gas model, which has already been launching baby boomers at breakneck speeds, many have wondered why the automaker didn’t opt for an all-electric variant. In contrast, the hybridized design could be retrofitted to the gas Corvette, requiring relatively minor alterations.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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Approximately 70% of the body structure in the Compact US Wide (CUSW) platform co-developed with Fiat, and introduced with the Dodge Dart, is of high-strength composition. High-pressure, lightweight aluminum casting technology—including the front and rear suspension cross-members in the Dodge Dart—further reduce weight.

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