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  New Electric, Concept SUV - Airflow                                                  Source:  Chrysler EV That's Sophisticated, Stylish & Has 400 Mile Range At the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, Stellantis' Chrysler unveiled a very sophisticated, new electric SUV, AirFlow that showcases Chrysler's electric future.  Here are the key facts: Airflow concept is a 4-door, all-electric SUV concept that defines the future of Chrysler EVs Combines intuitive technologies, sustainable materials and leading edge design All wheel drive Two, 150-kilowatt electric motors Range of 400 miles + on a single charge Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities that use environmental detection technology to enable hands-free driving Sleek aerodynamic and sculptured body with a long wheelbase, low ride height and wide-bodied  Illuminated with crys...

  New Electric, Concept SUV - Airflow                                                  Source:  Chrysler EV That's Sophisticated, Stylish & Has 400 Mile Range At the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, Stellantis' Chrysler unveiled a very sophisticated, new electric SUV, AirFlow that showcases Chrysler's electric future.  Here are the key facts: Airflow concept is a 4-door, all-electric SUV concept that defines the future of Chrysler EVs Combines intuitive technologies, sustainable materials and leading edge design All wheel drive Two, 150-kilowatt electric motors Range of 400 miles + on a single charge Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities that use environmental detection technology to enable hands-free driving Sleek aerodynamic and sculptured body with a long wheelbase, low ride height and wide-bodied  Illuminated with crys...

  Midnight Flying Taxi to Be Manufactured in US Exclusively                                             Source:  Archer Midnight Big Boost for Archer to Hit the Market First Global automaker Stellantis and eVTOL startup Archer Aviation are joining forces to manufacture Archer's eVTOL flying taxi Midnight.  Here are the key details on this new, powerful flying taxi partnership: Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot & more, has significantly expanded its partnership with eVTOL California startup Archer Aviation Stellantis will provide strategic new funding of $150 million for growth and be the exclusive manufacturer of Archer's flying taxi Midnight in a new facility to be built in Covington, Georgia that will include advanced manufacturing technologies The partners hope to have 6,000 Midnight air taxis oper...

  Revolution 1500 Pickup is Revolutionary                                        Source: Ram Revolution 1500 Debuts at CES 2023 Showcasing Unique Technologies  Interested in a pickup truck that can "Shadow Mode" and follow you when you're on foot and perhaps out looking for a lost dog?  How about an electric pickup with Level 3 autonomous driving?  These are some of the functionalities that the Ram Revolution 1500 delivers.  It was just unveiled at the global technology show CES 2023 with a great deal of interest.  Sounds like a concept from Stellantis' Ram brand that has a lot of potential in the electric truck market.  It is designed to directly compete against Ford 150-Lighting, Rivian and Tesla's Cybertruck. Tech Performance Expectations This is a concept and details are sketchy.  But here's what we know: There are ...

  Revolution 1500 Pickup is Revolutionary                                        Source: Ram Revolution 1500 Debuts at CES 2023 Showcasing Unique Technologies  Interested in a pickup truck that can "Shadow Mode" and follow you when you're on foot and perhaps out looking for a lost dog?  How about an electric pickup with Level 3 autonomous driving?  These are some of the functionalities that the Ram Revolution 1500 delivers.  It was just unveiled at the global technology show CES 2023 with a great deal of interest.  Sounds like a concept from Stellantis' Ram brand that has a lot of potential in the electric truck market.  It is designed to directly compete against Ford 150-Lighting, Rivian and Tesla's Cybertruck. Tech Performance Expectations This is a concept and details are sketchy.  But here's what we know: There are ...

  CES 2023 Chrysler AI Cockpit Concept                                             Source:  Stellantis Chrysler "Harmony in Motion" Chrysler, a division of Stellantis, unveiled at CES 2023 a cutting-edge, AI enabled car interior concept that functions like an autonomous AI Assistant and is called "Harmony In Motion".   Key Components Here are some key attributes of this spectacular vision of the future of autonomous driving:  The autonomous vehicle combines Stellantis' top new technologies:  STLA AutoDrive, STLA Brain and STLA Smart Cockpit to create "Harmony in Motion". STLA AutoDrive provides autonomous Level 3, which enables the "driver" to multitask, go on conference calls and more STLA Brain is the electrical infrastructure that powers the infotainment system and the rest of the EV surrounding the interior STLA Smart Cockpit...

  CES 2023 Chrysler AI Cockpit Concept                                             Source:  Stellantis Chrysler "Harmony in Motion" Chrysler, a division of Stellantis, unveiled at CES 2023 a cutting-edge, AI enabled car interior concept that functions like an autonomous AI Assistant and is called "Harmony In Motion".   Key Components Here are some key attributes of this spectacular vision of the future of autonomous driving:  The autonomous vehicle combines Stellantis' top new technologies:  STLA AutoDrive, STLA Brain and STLA Smart Cockpit to create "Harmony in Motion". STLA AutoDrive provides autonomous Level 3, which enables the "driver" to multitask, go on conference calls and more STLA Brain is the electrical infrastructure that powers the infotainment system and the rest of the EV surrounding the interior STLA Smart Cockpit...

  Called a "Compelling" Small Crossover                                                                                     Source:  Dodge Affordably Priced Hybrid Car The Dodge Hornet is the automaker's first electrified performance vehicle.  It's being called by automotive experts a "compelling" small crossover and it is certainly affordably priced at a starting price of $30,000.  Interestingly, parent company Stellantis is building it in Italy alongside the new Stellantis Alfa Romeo Tonale.  The two vehicles have a number of similarities but are targeted at different customer bases.  The Tonale is for a slightly more well-heeled audience and the Hornet is more of a classic muscle car. Tech Specs Dodge has bui...

  Called a "Compelling" Small Crossover                                                                                     Source:  Dodge Affordably Priced Hybrid Car The Dodge Hornet is the automaker's first electrified performance vehicle.  It's being called by automotive experts a "compelling" small crossover and it is certainly affordably priced at a starting price of $30,000.  Interestingly, parent company Stellantis is building it in Italy alongside the new Stellantis Alfa Romeo Tonale.  The two vehicles have a number of similarities but are targeted at different customer bases.  The Tonale is for a slightly more well-heeled audience and the Hornet is more of a classic muscle car. Tech Specs Dodge has bui...

  Lancia Returns to Carmaking:  Goes All-Electric Luxury                                                  Source:  Lancia New Concept Pu-Ra Zero is Purely Radical Famed Italian automaker Lancia has returned to its roots of designing and making cars.  Now owned by Stellantis (Chrysler), Lancia has resurrected its brand with a very wild car concept, a new mission and a new logo.  The concept is as unique as it gets.  The "design sculpture" is called Pu-Ra Zero - as in pure, radical, zero emissions. And it does not resemble a conventional car.  In fact, it has no wheels, no windows and lacks most of the things that you expect to come with a car.  The concept is actually Lancia's design language for what will be its flagship EV of the future. Lancia defines their approach as a combination of design, art ...

  Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept                                                                           Source:  Dodge Hot-Rodding in an Electric Muscle Car Looks like Dodge just hit an electrified home run at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Dodge just unveiled its highly upgraded concept, the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT, which Dodge calls the world's first fully electrified muscle car. Dodge, which is owned by Stellantis, is offering its new electric Charger Daytona SRT concept in three, powertrain output power levels.  Dodge says that the potential exists for 9 powertrain levels.  Dodge has developed and disclosed new information on 3 electric Charger models. The top model called the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee has a huge 800-volt electri...

  Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept                                                                           Source:  Dodge Hot-Rodding in an Electric Muscle Car Looks like Dodge just hit an electrified home run at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Dodge just unveiled its highly upgraded concept, the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT, which Dodge calls the world's first fully electrified muscle car. Dodge, which is owned by Stellantis, is offering its new electric Charger Daytona SRT concept in three, powertrain output power levels.  Dodge says that the potential exists for 9 powertrain levels.  Dodge has developed and disclosed new information on 3 electric Charger models. The top model called the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee has a huge 800-volt electri...