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  Off-Roader Goes From 0 to 60 mph in only 2 seconds                                                  Source:  Jeep Very High-Powered Electric Powertrain Jeep has performed a highly impactful redesign of its all-electric Wrangler Magneto concept.  There is an updated, high-performance powertrain that Jeep calls an "electronic nitrous oxide" launch control system that can rocket the EV from a standstill position to 60 mph in 2 seconds.  It's quite the electrified car. Some automotive experts say it drives more like a high-performance sports car than an off-road vehicle.  It is getting many rave reviews. Tech Specs The Magneto 2.0 has an all-electric drivetrain powered by an 800-volt battery pack system. It has a customized axial flux electric motor that can generate 625 hp and 850 foot-pounds of torque, providing it with lots of off-road power.  The vehicle is all-wheel drive and has 6-speed manual transmission. The tires are huge. The 20-inchwheels are surrounded with 40-

Stellantis Going Electric "Full Throttle"                              Source:  Wrangler Magneto Concept Car Could Go Into Production by Late 2022 The Stellantis NV brand Chrysler Fiat's Jeep is working on an electric version of the Jeep Wrangler.  It's called the Jeep Wrangler Magneto concept vehicle and it is fully electric.  Automotive experts  anticipate that it will go into full production by late 2022. Classic Wrangler Styling The integrity of the iconic Wrangler design is maintained in the new EV concept even though the vehicle is built on an entirely different powertrain.  In renderings, the battery powered SUV appears to have a single electric motor and several battery modules.  Wrangler has provided no details on battery capacity, power output or range. Full Throttle Electric The Magneto is a 4x4, all wheel drive, off road capable Wrangler SUV.  No price has been announced but Jeep's first electric vehicle, the plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler xE starts at $