Jeep News
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The Wrangler plug-in hybrid only goes about half as far as the RAV4 Prime all-electric, but the off-road-capable PHEV costs a lot less to lease.
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Off-road lift kit for Jeep Wrangler 4xe is a plug-in hybrid first
The 2021 Jeep Wrangle 4xe plug-in hybrid covers new ground for tailpipe-emissions-free off-roading.
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Electrify America is helping Jeep set up a charging network at off-road trailheads
The first of these off-road-focused Level 2 charging stations will open in California and Utah this year, to support the rollout of the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid.
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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid rated for 22 electric miles
The official EPA range rating comes in 3 miles less than originally anticipated, although Jeep has said that maximizing electric propulsion for off-road ability is the priority.
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Fully electric Jeep Wrangler concept explores brand’s off-road EV identity
There's no liquid-cooling or fast-charging, but it doesn't matter; the Magneto concept gets all-electric on the map with Jeep enthusiasts.
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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid SUV: Most powerful Wrangler yet, and trail-rated at $49,490
Jeep has designed its Wrangler plug-in hybrid to have the same off-road credentials as the rest of the lineup—with all-electric operation of up to 25 miles.
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Jeep says that much development work went into the system layout and control strategies for the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid.
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For Wrangler 4xe, Jeep plans to build solar-powered chargers on off-road trails
Jeep is aiming to install chargers near off-road trails in California and Utah, so that Wrangler 4xe owners can experience the rugged outdoors without their engines running.
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Jeep Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe plug-in hybrids detailed, still unconfirmed for US
Although a Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid is coming soon, Renegade and Compass PHEVs might be mainly for Europe.
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Jeep to present plug-in hybrid Wrangler, Compass and Renegade at 2020 CES
It's been a long time coming but Jeep is finally ready to unveil its first production plug-in hybrids. Some readers may recall Jeep rolled out a plug-in hybrid Wrangler prototype as far back as 2008, though the global financial crisis put that particular project on ice. Fast forward today and Jeep...
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Report says Fiat Chrysler emissions deal worth $2 billion to Tesla
Analysts should no longer be worried about whether Tesla has enough cash to meet its immediate needs. In addition to $2 billion it raised in stocks and convertible bonds last week, the company signed a deal with Fiat Chrysler last month to share its emissions credits in Europe with the...
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Fiat Chrysler to pay Tesla hundreds of millions for emissions credits
Fiat Chrysler and Tesla are working out a symbiotic relationship for Europe so that FCA might avoid emissions fines.
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Earlier this month, the EPA announced a voluntary recall by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles of nearly 900,000 older vehicles for excessive emissions. The announcement may have raised eyebrows and prompted a few wagging fingers, but it was hardly new; last year automakers recalled more than 5 million vehicles in 85 separate recalls. Now, officials from the EPA say that those recalls of older vehicles for excess emissions may be more common and open. DON'T MISS: Not just diesel: FCA recalling 860K cars for emissions failure "(The) EPA is looking to make car owners more aware of emissions recalls so...
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2020 Tesla Model Y, Mazda rotary, wider VW electric plans: The Week in Reverse
Which two companies announced expanded lines of plug-in hybrids this week? What big decision did Tesla take back? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 15, 2019. The big news this week was Tesla's unveiling of its...
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Base Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2, Kandi cars, Volvo and Audi plug-in hybrids: The Week in Reverse
Which two startup companies showed new ways to get more miles out of an electric vehicle? What Chinese automaker received approval to import new models to the U.S. this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 1, 2019...
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Volvo's Polestar 2 electric car, plug-in Jeeps, Honda e Prototype: Today's Car News
Honda showed off its e Prototype concept for the upcoming Geneva auto show. Volvo unveiled its first all-electric car, the Polestar 2, and we compared it with the Tesla Model 3 Fiat Chrysler announced a new $4.5 million investment to lay the groundwork to begin producing plug-in versions of all of...
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Fiat Chrysler lays groundwork to build electrified Jeep models
With a $4.5 billion investment in manufacturing in Michigan announced Tuesday, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will put some big plans in motion to electrify its entire future Jeep lineup. That is likely to include a new Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid, based on an all-new Grand Cherokee planned to...
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EPA rates 2018 Jeep Wrangler turbo-4 gas mileage; plug-in, diesel to come later
The new 2018 Wrangler is a big deal for Jeep, and in its redesign the company didn't leave its fuel economy stuck in the mud. In addition to the fuel-swilling V-6, the new Wrangler will be available with a more efficient turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, and the EPA has just revealed exactly how...
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While plug-in electric cars are steadily growing in sales, they still pale in comparison to the hundreds of thousands of compact crossover utility vehicles sold each year by virtually every major carmaker. In 2017, Toyota's most popular vehicle became the RAV4 small SUV, supplanting the Camry mid-size sedan that had occupied that slot for two decades. Toyota sold more than 400,000 RAV4s last year. The Jeep Cherokee is that model's direct competitor, along with the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, and entries from virtually every other maker as well. CHECK OUT: 2014 Jeep Cherokee...
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Jeep Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid to go into production in 2020
Looking back at last week's Los Angeles auto show media days, one new vehicle sucked up a disproportionate amount of attention and airtime. That would be the new 2018 Jeep Wrangler, a once-in-a-decade redesign of the iconic off-roader that's the linchpin of the Jeep brand image worldwide. While the...
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New 2018 Jeep Wrangler boosts fuel economy, from bad to less bad
Ahead of the next-generation 2018 Jeep Wrangler's debut, the EPA released fuel-economy estimates for the V-6 powered model of the archetypal SUV. They're higher, as are the ratings for pretty much every new model, courtesy of steadily rising corporate average fuel-economy rules for model years 2012...
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Regulators give OK for 2017 diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ram 1500 sales
Federal regulators gave final approval to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to resume sales of diesel-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 models in the U.S., the company announced Friday. In May, FCA announced it would file for the certification after those models were pulled for sale early in 2017...
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Jeep Wrangler Diesel already testing, before 2019 launch
The iconic Jeep Wrangler is a tough vehicle to make fuel-efficient. Its separate frame and body add weight, and it has all the wind-cheating grace of a small municipal hospital. The Wrangler SUV only gets redesigned every 10 years or so, so each new generation is a big deal to Jeep fans. DON'T...
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Jeep Yuntu Concept for Shanghai may have plug-in hybrid powertrain
The Jeep Yunto Concept made its debut Wednesday at the Shanghai auto show, and it appears to be a plug-in hybrid. The automaker has been tight-lipped about the concept's drivetrain, but the vehicle on display in China clearly shows "PHEV" badges on the front doors. No surprise there, as the Chinese...
Zach Bowman