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Stellantis to invest $229M in Kokomo operations to produce 4th-gen 8-speed transmission; ICE, MHEV and PHEV

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This new transmission will have the flexibility to be paired with internal combustion engines (ICE), as well as mild hybrid (MHEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) propulsion systems, for vehicles across the Jeep, Ram, Chrysler and Dodge brands. KTP celebrated the 5 millionth eight-speed transmission built on 30 September.

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FCA to invest $4.5B to expand production capacity in Michigan, electrify Jeep vehicles with PHEV, possible BEV models

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billion to convert the two plants that comprise the Mack Avenue Engine Complex into the future assembly site for the next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, as well as an all-new three-row full-size Jeep SUV and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, adding 3,850 new jobs to support production. FCA would invest $1.6

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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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This transmission is now in the new Ram 1500, the Jeep Grand Cherokee (including in the diesel version), and the Dodge Durango. After two years of testing, the US DOE demonstration projects for Ram Truck and Chrysler Minivan PHEVs are undergoing upgrades to leverage advancements in lithium-ion battery technology.

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Stellantis/UAW Deal Spills Tea on Future Product

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According to this, the current Wrangler and aforementioned Gladiator will continue until 2028 with a PHEV upgrade in 2025. Plans for the Detroit Assembly plant include a Durango through 2024 at which time there may be a year’s hiatus whilst new ICE and BEV models are prepped using the same Durango name.

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2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, 2024 Acura TLX: Lately’s Automotive Information

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One of the crucial automobiles it’s nonetheless to be had in is the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat. Stellantis will stop construction the supercharged 6.2-liter liter V-8 referred to as the Hellcat on the finish of the moment, this means that you’ll nonetheless get the engine, however no longer for lengthy.

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Chrysler Slings Updates at Pacifica for 2024

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A neatly named Road Tripper package is expanded to Touring L (a trim, not long wheelbase) and the Select PHEV, bringing a basket of exterior graphics and jazzy orange accents plus a few blacked-out inserts for those who want to try and assert their dominance in the school pick-up line. .&

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Plug-in Manufacturers Grow

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The company’s first hybrid products , the Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen two-mode hybrids, use technology developed jointly by their former parent company Daimler, along with General Motors and BMW. He explained that Chrysler is currently demonstrating electric cars and plug-in hybrids to dealers to get their feedback.

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