End of an era

[BlueGuyRedState]

2023 Dodge Hornet Is Dawn of Brand's 'Electrified Performance' Era

Dodge is known for stuffing V-8s into everything, but now its transformation begins with a new performance-focused, plug-in-hybrid subcompact SUV.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[GTyankee]

The BAD News

Dodge says it'll unveil 7 special edition Charger and Challenger models as it waves goodbye to gas-guzzling muscle cars​

Dodge says it'll unveil 7 special edition Charger and Challenger models as it waves goodbye to gas-guzzling muscle cars

The new "heritage-influenced" models will be released in 2023 as Dodge drops gas-powered Chargers and Challengers and transitions to EVs.

www.businessinsider.com

 

[GTyankee]

Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept EV

noisy 126 decibels

Meet the Daytona SRT Banshee concept, a preview of Dodge's electric muscle future

It's the vision for the top-of-the-line trim for Dodge's all-electric muscle car in 2024.

www.detroitnews.com

 

[Wild one]

Well the good news is,they've finally brought back a 2 door Charger,lol.

 

[NJMOPAR]

Well the good news is,they've finally brought back a 2 door Charger,lol.

Maybe they needed the back seat for a battery tray!

 

[Fatbob Frank]

Still the best looking EV I've seen if the finished product looks like that...
The Mustang MachE makes me want to hurl...

 

[La Ramie]

2023 Dodge Hornet Is Dawn of Brand's 'Electrified Performance' Era

Dodge is known for stuffing V-8s into everything, but now its transformation begins with a new performance-focused, plug-in-hybrid subcompact SUV.

www.caranddriver.com

This one is necessary in a hope to be profitable, considering how hot and high demand this segment is.
It could and would also help in reducing Dodge's fleet average emission and mpg numbers

 

[La Ramie]

The BAD News

Dodge says it'll unveil 7 special edition Charger and Challenger models as it waves goodbye to gas-guzzling muscle cars​

Dodge says it'll unveil 7 special edition Charger and Challenger models as it waves goodbye to gas-guzzling muscle cars

The new "heritage-influenced" models will be released in 2023 as Dodge drops gas-powered Chargers and Challengers and transitions to EVs.

www.businessinsider.com

This is the only news that sucked for me, knowing no more HEMI not even for the next generation.

 

[Wild one]

I'm kind of curious on what it'll weigh if it's supposedly 800 volts .The Tesla is 375 volts,so to get to 800,they've either got a hell'va step-up transformer or more batteries,i also wonder how far it'll drive if you're using it's max power,and what the tire life expectancy will be .Will it need a 10 ply tire to have any tire life expectancy,lol

 

[Beltsand]

I'm kind of curious on what it'll weigh if it's supposedly 800 volts .The Tesla is 375 volts,so to get to 800,they've either got a hell'va step-up transformer or more batteries,i also wonder how far it'll drive if you're using it's max power,and what the tire life expectancy will be .Will it need a 10 ply tire to have any tire life expectancy,lol

Actually, upping the voltage will probably make it lighter. The power requirement doesn't change, so the current is lower for higher voltage. Lower current means smaller wires, which are lighter and easier to route.

 

[Wild one]

Actually, upping the voltage will probably make it lighter. The power requirement doesn't change, so the current is lower for higher voltage. Lower current means smaller wires, which are lighter and easier to route.

It's still going to take amps to initially get it moving,so it's going to need some wire capacity

 

[Scottly]

It's only the end of an era if people buy it.
I know boycotts never work....But if they could work...now is the time to do them.

 

[NJMOPAR]

Ford & GM both announced price increases on all EVs between $6k and $8k to offset the 'tax credit' for buying one.
One big Ponzi Scheme.

 

[Rlaf75]

And for bull$hit reasons too

 

[Fatbob Frank]

Meet the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT: an EV That'll Kick a Hellcat's Ass

Muscle car aficionados take heart: the future of electric cars from Dodge is mean, menacing, and loud. Proof: The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept which teases

www.motortrend.com

I think (were I ever to be in the market for a car again) I would look hard at one of these..
My biggest complaint about the EVs is that they have no soul.
For the most part they look like rolling urinals and sound like a 20volt Dewalt...

At least Dodge is adding some cool factor..

 

[crash68]

i also wonder how far it'll drive if you're using it's max power,and what the tire life expectancy will be .Will it need a 10 ply tire to have any tire life expectancy

When you go buy one, negotiate a spare set of rear wheels, your gonna need them

 

[Fatbob Frank]

When you go buy one, negotiate a spare set of rear wheels, your gonna need them

Front AND rear by the looks of it...They are AWD.

 

[crash68]

Or for those who aren't ready to go electric, you could build your own with whatever drivetrain: https://www.foxnews.com/auto/diy-dodge-challenger-muscle-car

 

[1979PowerWagon360]

Remember that's strictly a concept car so don't put your money on it being a 2 door. You never know.

 

[runamuck]

It's only the end of an era if people buy it.
I know boycotts never work....But if they could work...now is the time to do them.

I wont be buying a battery powered car in my lifetime.