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    Maserati starts testing the prototype of the new MC20

    Test drive on track of two MC20 prototypes. Track drive start about minute 11.
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    John Elkann: “the story does not end with Stellantis”

    Peugeot family, with the agreement with Agnelli family (Exor), is now free from french govermenent strategies. Already in 2017 the investment by french state was already reduced by selling part of shares to Bpifrance , that is the french public investments bank. The sale was made to have more...
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    Carlos Tavares, Holds His First Press Conference As CEO Of Stellantis:

    Change of logo and flag at Mirafiori (Turin, Italy). Tavares started a tour of some of the talians plants. First started from Turin with some parts of Mirafiori, today was at Melfi. Visits with no media invited.
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    Key part of part Stellantis not often discuss: ACC In-House battery production+Paid for by French Gov

    It is Saft the batteries specialist. It is a well known company in aerospace industry, naval, electricity stationary systems, trains ... Ttheir Lithium-Thionyl chloride ( Li-SOCl2) batteries had great success in applications such as meters (water, gas, ...) that to last for long time and get...
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    Firefly engine block production by Teksid Aluminum in Italy

    FCA sold Teksid Iron to Tupy at the end of 2019. For sure not a good move made by FCA. Teksid had in North America as clients not only Ford, but also GM, Nissan and Chrysler. There were Teksid plants in U.S.A. and Mexico.
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    Official: Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA with 540 HP

    Video about GTA and GTAm in italian, but can be activate the automatic translator. Downforce, generated by aerodynamic improvements, in GTA is up to 1.5 times more that in a Quadrifoglio, for the GTAm is 3 times more.
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    Jeep J8 for italian army

    The "light" version should be similar to this, it is based on Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.
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    Jeep J8 for italian army

    Italian army assigned a contractor to AADS (Africa Automotive Distribution Services Ltd) automotive group for 210 Jeep J8 Wrangler, of wich 200 light and 10 standard versions. The light ones are similar to civilian ones. The engines should be 2.2 and/or 3.0 Diesel engines. They will take place...
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    All new electric Fiat 500

    There should be also the original 500, the Topolino. 1956 500 C 1952
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    FCA and PSA formally agree to merger:Merger Wednesday

    Why should FCA, and than Stellantis, end joint venture with GAC? There is no logic in that since GAC not only is manufacturing vehicles, but also engines and transmission for Jeep local models, but also use in its lineup. To remember that GAC has also joint ventures with Toyota, Honda and...
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    Jeep Compass MCA debuts in China

    The "glued on" multimedia screen allows easily to have many different screen sizes with lower costs since is a 2 DIN (or 1 DIN, I don't know which ones it is) module with the screen attached to it and no integration to do.
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    Jeep® Announces It Will Unveil A New Vehicle On November 17th:

    I image that for SRT B8 are needed the stronger axles (as for diesel versions). It is some time now that FCA first introduces new vehicles or novelties first in top trim levels and than also in other trim levels. I could guess that they will offer the V8 also in other trim levels after some...
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    All new electric Fiat 500

    Nominal voltage of the version with 42 kWh battery is 350 V (it should be 395 V for the smaller battery version). Operating temperature range of the battery is -30 / 60°C (not of the operating temperature of the vehicle). Electric motor maximum power of 87 KW is at 4200 rpm, while maximum...
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    All new electric Fiat 500

    For the 42 kWh battery version the usable capacity is 37.3 kWh.
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    All new electric Fiat 500

    The owner manual is online. https://aftersales.fiat.com/elum/Model.aspx?brand_code=00&id_language=2&id_model=5a2fc354-9a63-44bf-a323-6e2ba10ef548&market_code=EN_EU&cat=lib#1 There is also a "turtle" mode that is activated when there is less than 24 km range (or when there is some technical...
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    Groupe PSA & FCA Release New Stellantis Logo:

    PFC was not enough green .. perfluorocarbons or PFCs are one of emerging pollutants ... :)
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    FCA and Engie EPS plan to create a joint venture in e-mobility sector

    "Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and ENGIE EPS plan to join forces in a JV creating a leading company in the e-Mobility sector" Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and ENGIE EPS plan to join forces in a JV creating a leading company in the e-Mobility sector The joint venture will be done between FCA and Engie...
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    Europe - Fiat 500 electric car sharing LeasysGO!

    There is a new offer from Leasys for the new 500 electric. It is a subscription plan part of "Carcloud" plans, that is substancially like a medium term rent. The plan have an initial fee that is paid through Amazon and than can be activated of leasys website. Period of subscription range is from...
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