“It’s true that plug-in hybrid sales are growing,” said Corey Cantor, an electric vehicle analyst at Bloomberg New Energy Finance. “These vehicles, which have both batteries and internal combustion engines, will see a staggering increase in sales from 2022 to 2023.” 48%. However, even such a fast growth rate cannot catch up with the 51% growth rate of pure electric vehicles. More importantly, the sales base of pure electric vehicles is even larger.”

It is noted that the report also showed that Stellantis Group’s products accounted for 46% of the total sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles in the U.S. market in 2023, of which models such as the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Chrysler Pacifica hybrid contributed a lot. Plug-in hybrids from Toyota and Lexus came in second, accounting for 15% of total sales. Models from Hyundai, Kia and Volvo (Geely) also occupy part of the market, but these brands all sell more pure electric vehicles than plug-in hybrids.

So is there no future for plug-in hybrids? Reports suggest otherwise, but sales figures suggest the future of plug-in hybrids remains unclear. Plug-in hybrids are often considered a solution to ease the range anxiety of electric vehicles, but in actual use, whether PHEVs can truly solve the problem and whether they are economical is still open to question. For example, Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s battery price survey shows that batteries for plug-in hybrids will cost nearly three times more than battery electric vehicles, at $343/kWh in 2023 compared with $128/kWh. While a $7,500 IRA tax credit can help offset some of the cost, models like the Toyota Prius Prime and RAV4 Prime, which are both made in Japan, are not eligible for the credit. In addition, considering that plug-in hybrid vehicles account for less than 2% of Toyota’s sales, it seems unrealistic to transform the production line into catering to this small part of the market.

Compared with pure electric vehicles and non-plug-in hybrid vehicles, the technology of plug-in hybrid vehicles also appears to be somewhat backward. For example, models such as the Jeep Wrangler 4xe have shorter range and poor fuel economy in non-electric mode. If more affordable plug-in hybrids with longer electric range could be introduced, they might be able to attract more buyers.

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The recall of Jeep Grand Cherokees produced between 2021 and 2023 is due to the risk of the steering device breaking, which may cause the wheels to fall off and make noise while driving. Jeep said the relevant parts may have been damaged during the manufacturing process, and it is estimated that about 1% of vehicles have the above-mentioned problem. Jeep will replace risky steering mechanism parts for owners free of charge through vehicle recalls.

The recall of Jeep Grand Cherokee produced between 2023 and 2024 is due to a problem with the vehicle’s high beam controller. If the light switch is set to Auto, the vehicle may not be able to turn on the high beams. Jeep will recall the affected vehicles and update the software to resolve the issue.

The reason for the recall of RAM Promaster models produced between 2022 and 2023 is that the vehicle may have a problem with the seat belt switch sensing magnet malfunctioning. Even when the driver fastens the seat belt, the vehicle may still prompt that the seat belt is not fastened. North American car owners can log in to www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter the vehicle identification number to check whether their vehicle is involved in the above problems, or call their local dealer for specific information.

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Stellantis’ upcoming D-Class, E-Class and other large vehicles will be based on the platform, which features embedded energy sources, high-performance power and charging efficiencies, and excellent off-road road ratings, according to the release. Products based on the platform will cover a full range of sedans, crossovers and SUVs, and will be launched this year.

The platform can choose 400V, 800V electrical architecture, the performance of the powertrain can be in the effective life cycle of the vehicle through the OTA wireless upgrade software updates, said to have assembly beyond the existing Hellcat V-8s (Note: corresponds to the Dodge “Hellcat” series of models, equipped with a V8 engine) power potential. The potential is there.

In terms of power, an early version of the power pack has the potential to accelerate the vehicle from 0-100 km/h in around 2 seconds, and a fast-charging feature adds 4.5 kilowatt-hours of power per minute to the 800-volt battery pack.

The platform also supports hybrid and fuel power without affecting the main performance of the vehicle. The platform’s main parameters are as follows:

Length range: 4764-5126 mm.

Vehicle width range: 1897-2030 mm

Vehicle wheelbase range: 2870-3075 mm

Vehicle ground clearance range: 140-288 mm

Maximum tire diameter: 858 mm

Jeep’s Wagoneer S, a classic full-size SUV positioned above the Cherokee, has also been unveiled as an all-electric model that will go on sale in the U.S. in the fall of this year. Not only does it have the ability to navigate all terrains, it also comes equipped with a 600-hp powertrain and accelerates from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. The car will go on sale in the U.S. this fall.

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The two parties have agreed to integrate Ample’s modular battery swap solution into Stellantis EVs, where the battery swap technology will allow owners to stop by a battery swap station for a few minutes to replace a depleted battery with a fully charged one (also known as a power swap).

The two companies are also discussing expanding the use of Ample’s modular battery swap technology to meet the needs of other Stellantis platforms and regions.

Initial plans call for a 2024 launch in Madrid, Spain, using a fleet of 100 Fiat 500e vehicles from Stellantis’ Free2move car-sharing service (the Fiat 500e is Stellantis’ top-selling electric vehicle).

In addition, Ample’s lightweight battery swap stations can be deployed in public areas within three days, enabling a rapidly expanding infrastructure to meet the needs of vehicle owners. When an Ample-enabled EV approaches an Ample station, the station immediately recognizes the vehicle. Once parked, the driver can initiate a battery swap via an app, resulting in a power swap in less than five minutes.

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As part of the Stellantis Group’s “Dare Forward 2030” strategic plan, the group’s electrification goals are: by 2030, all passenger cars sold by Stellantis in Europe will be pure electric vehicles, and all passenger cars and light-duty vehicles sold in the United States will be pure electric vehicles. 50% of the trucks are pure electric vehicles. Stellantis, meanwhile, plans to become a net-zero carbon emissions company by 2038.

Carlos Tavares, global CEO of Stellantis Group, said: “The memorandum of understanding reached with CATL on lithium iron phosphate batteries is another component of Stellantis’ long-term strategy to protect the travel freedom of Europe’s middle class. As an industry leader in the battery field, CATL will work with Stellantis’ many iconic automotive brands to bring innovative, easy-to-use and promote battery technology to customers, while also helping Stellantis Group achieve its goal of ‘reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2038’.”

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According to the document, the current Jeep Wrangler will be in production until 2028, with the current hybrid Wrangler 4xe being upgraded in 2025, and the next-generation Wrangler, which will be produced after 2028, will have two powertrains: one purely electric, and the other using an internal combustion engine as a range extender. Of course, the document makes no mention of a fuel-only model or a plug-in hybrid.

Meanwhile, Jeep’s largest SUVs — the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer — will receive mid-cycle revisions in 2025, with new energy models equipped with range extenders to be introduced in the same year, and an electric version to go on sale in 2027.

As for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the next-generation model is planned for 2027, when it will be available in both fuel and electric versions. The Durango, another large SUV from Dodge, is also available with two powertrains, but its next generation will arrive a bit earlier, in 2026.

▲ Pictured is the Dodge Durango

According to 2022, Stellantis announced Jeep’s next-generation models comprehensive planning, Jeep brand to plug-in hybrid Jeep “Wrangler 4xe” and then added “Grand Cherokee 4xe” models will be the basis of the Jeep “Wrangler 4xe” model, and the “Grand Cherokee 4xe” model will be the basis of the Jeep “Wrangler 4xe” model. “Based on the plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler 4xe and the then-added Grand Cherokee 4xe, the Jeep brand will develop a comprehensive and complete electrified product lineup, and the Jeep brand will launch four all-electric SUVs in the North American and European markets by the end of 2025.

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The union is seeking higher wages and pensions, and the negotiating team has also prioritized talks over electric vehicle transition workers at Stellantis’ Brampton assembly plant.

In a statement, Unifor said, “We have made progress and we will continue to negotiate overnight.” Stellantis said it is “extremely disappointed” with the strike action and will continue to bargain until an agreement is reached.

Uniforms negotiations in Canada are separate from those of the United Auto Workers (UAW), and the UAW and Stellantis reached a tentative agreement on a new labour contract.

Unifor used a “bargaining” approach in its negotiations with Canadian automakers, reaching agreements with Ford and General Motors.

GM reached an agreement with Unifor shortly after 4,300 workers at three Canadian plants went on strike, while the agreement with Ford was reached before the threatened strike.

Unifor also sought to address Stellantis-specific issues, including commuted pensions and protections for outsourced workers at parts distribution centers.

The Detroit Three’s Canadian operations are much smaller than its U.S. operations, but all have significant plants in Canada.

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▲ Picture source DS, the same below

According to reports, ChatGPT is integrated with DS IRIS SYSTEM, the in-vehicle computer system of DS cars, and will be installed on DS 3, DS 4, DS 7, and DS 9 models. Users will be able to obtain a “revolutionary” conversation experience, obtain useful information, complete Lots of tasks. The ChatGPT “on board” this time will be GPT-3.5 version. By integrating with the existing vehicle system, ChatGPT can be used to guide tourists, provide information about artworks, answer questions raised by adults, or tell stories to children. .

The ChatGPT version will first be tested for six months. The first 20,000 customers in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain and Italy can try this service for free. Local participants can obtain the ChatGPT version with built-in national languages through OTA. Car machine. According to reports, other brands and markets under Stellantis will also gradually use vehicle-machine systems integrating ChatGPT.

Nowadays, more and more car companies are integrating or will soon integrate AI large models. Many domestic car companies, including Li, Luxeed, Geely, etc., have released vehicle systems or new cars with built-in AI large models; among overseas car companies, testing It is Mercedes-Benz that integrates large models into the car.

▲ Picture source Mercedes-Benz

It was previously reported that Mercedes-Benz announced in the first half of this year that it would begin testing the integration of in-vehicle voice assistants into the ChatGPT chatbot, which was initially limited to some luxury models in the U.S. market. The company said ChatGPT is compatible with approximately 900,000 vehicles equipped with the MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system, and owners can opt into the test program through the Mercedes app or voice command and download the ChatGPT feature wirelessly.

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The PACK battery packs that Hive Energy will supply to Stellantis in this partnership feature standard VDA cells, with the addition of a heated membrane at the module level inside the pack, located on the long side flanks of the module, to improve charging efficiency at low temperatures in Europe, according to the report. The two parties started cooperation contacts in 2018 and signed a global cooperation project in July 2021 with a total value of $16 billion.

Also according to 36 Krypton, in the middle of this month, BMW’s external bidding for about 160GWh battery orders at the beginning of the year was finally awarded to Hive Energy, Ningde Times, and Yiwei Lithium Energy. Among them, Hive Energy won BMW’s European order for nearly 90GWh of capacity, while Ningde Times and YWL will split the domestic order for nearly 70GWh.

Stellantis to promote electrification strategy landing another layout is in late September this year, Samsung SDI announced plans to invest 2.7 trillion won and Stellantis joint construction of the second U.S. electric vehicle battery factory, Samsung SDI will own 51% of the shares of the new factory.

According to sources, they have not yet decided on the location of the second battery plant, but it is expected to be built near the first plant in Kokomo, Indiana. The plant is scheduled to break ground in April 2024 and begin mass production in November 2027, according to the source.

Once the pair’s second plant is up and running their joint venture, StarPlus Energy, will have a total of 67GWh of annual battery capacity in the U.S., which is claimed to be able to power more than 1 million electric vehicles.

Stellantis announced on Friday that it was laying off 700 employees at its two Indiana plants, and later said it was now temporarily laying off 1,340 employees in three states due to a four-week strike.

Earlier, on Sept. 8, the automaker’s technology chief said the company’s latest goal is to develop lighter-weight EV batteries, eventually halving their weight in a bid to improve their sustainability.

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Stellantis announced 700 layoffs at two Indiana plants on Friday and later said the company is now temporarily laying off 1,340 employees in three states due to a four-week strike.

Ford said the company is temporarily laying off another 550 employees following UAW strikes at its Kentucky truck plant and Chicago assembly plant.

Starting Monday, Ford will lay off about 300 employees at a transmission plant in Ohio, about 250 at four plants in Michigan, and 12 at its Chicago plant. In all, Ford has laid off 2,480 employees since the strike began on September 15th.

Ford noted that the strike at the Kentucky truck plant could affect more than a dozen plants.

More than 34,000 UAW workers at the Detroit Three are known to be on strike. GM has about 2,300 employees in temporary layoff status.

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