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Daily Innovation Brief by Maryanne Kane

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  DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                      By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane AN ELECTRIC MUSCLE CAR: NEW DODGE CHARGER DAYTONA                                                                       Source:  Dodge Dodge just debuted its new, all-electric Charger Daytona, an iconic, classic muscle car It is due to go into production and go on sale in 2024 The EV will be built on parent company Stellantis' powertrain that supports both electric and hybrid-electric vehicles Multiple trims will be offered with 455 hp, 590 hp, 670 hp and 800 hp The Dodge Charger Daytona Banshee model will have an 800 volt system and pump out 800 hp The EV has a separate electric motor for each axle It contains some unique technologies, like its manual eRupt transmission and a growling Fratzonic Exhaust Noisemaker system to make it loud and clear that this is an electric muscle car.        CREATING ENERGY FROM SEA CURRENTS                                                                    

Daily Innovation Brief by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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                   DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                      By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane AN ELECTRIC MUSCLE CAR: NEW DODGE CHARGER DAYTONA                                                                       Source:  Dodge Dodge just debuted its new, all-electric Charger Daytona, an iconic, classic muscle car It is due to go into production and go on sale in 2024 The EV will be built on parent company Stellantis' powertrain that supports both electric and hybrid-electric vehicles Multiple trims will be offered with 455 hp, 590 hp, 670 hp and 800 hp The Dodge Charger Daytona Banshee model will have an 800 volt system and pump out 800 hp The EV has a separate electric motor for each axle It contains some unique technologies, like its manual eRupt transmission and a growling Fratzonic Exhaust Noisemaker system to make it loud and clear that this is an electric muscle car.        CREATING ENERGY FROM SEA CURRENTS                                                    

2023 New Dodge Hornet Hybrid

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  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 built options into the Hornet.  It can be bought with a gas powertrain and a turbocharged, inline, 4-cylinder engine or as a hybrid (PHEV) with 285 horsepower.  Both models have standard all-wheel drive.  The Hornet will be offered in 3 trims:  GT, R/T a

Dodge's Electrifying New Hornet

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  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 built options into the Hornet.  It can be bought with a gas powertrain and a turbocharged, inline, 4-cylinder engine or as a hybrid (PHEV) with 285 horsepower.  Both models have standard all-wheel drive.  The Hornet will be offered in 3 trims:  GT, R/T a

Dodge's Electric Muscle Car Concept

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  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 electrified engine system that is expected to deliver very big horsepower, that could come close to 800, 900 or 1,000 hp. Tech Specs The basic, entry Charger model has a 400-volt system that pumps out 458 hp.  The power can be increased to an

Dodge's Electric Muscle Car

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  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 electrified engine system that is expected to deliver very big horsepower, that could come close to 800, 900 or 1,000 hp. Tech Specs The basic, entry Charger model has a 400-volt system that pumps out 458 hp.  The power can be increased to an

Dodge To Electrify Charger Muscle Car

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  Dodge Charger Will Be Electrifying                                                  Source:  Dodge New Technologies Create Electric Muscle Car That Sounds like One Dodge has surprised the global automotive world with an electric muscle car concept version of the iconic Dodge Charger, which is one of the original muscle cars.  Called the Charger Daytona SRT, it will be Dodge's first, all-electric muscle car and is expected to debut in 2024. It's a two-door coupe that combines futuristic and retro looks.  The vehicle is said to have the feel and sound of a gas-powered muscle car, thanks to several new technologies, including the multispeed transmission and exhaust system.  It is expected to replace Dodge's current gas-powered Challenger and Charger muscle cars.  Dodge is owned by Stellantis, a combination of Chrysler, Fiat and the French PSA Group. Details We Know The new EV has a very aerodynamic, muscular, yet retro design. The front of the car features a large opening fo

Epic Dodge Muscle Car Going Electric

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  Dodge Charger Will Be Electrifying                                                  Source:  Dodge New Technologies Create Electric Muscle Car That Sounds like One Dodge has surprised the global automotive world with an electric muscle car concept version of the iconic Dodge Charger, which is one of the original muscle cars.  Called the Charger Daytona SRT, it will be Dodge's first, all-electric muscle car and is expected to debut in 2024. It's a two-door coupe that combines futuristic and retro looks.  The vehicle is said to have the feel and sound of a gas-powered muscle car, thanks to several new technologies, including the multispeed transmission and exhaust system.  It is expected to replace Dodge's current gas-powered Challenger and Charger muscle cars.  Dodge is owned by Stellantis, a combination of Chrysler, Fiat and the French PSA Group. Details We Know The new EV has a very aerodynamic, muscular, yet retro design. The front of the car features a large opening fo

Dodge's New Electric Muscle Car - eMuscle

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  900 HP of Electric Energy                                                                           Source:  Dodge "So Brilliant, it's Shocking"  Historic muscle car maker, Dodge, is producing its first electric vehicle.  It's an electric muscle car called the 2025 Dodge eMuscle and its roots are deeply entrenched in Dodge's muscle car heritage.  With iconic, gas-guzzling models like the Challenger, the Charger, the Hellcat and the Demon in its history, Dodge is now beginning the brand's transition to the electrified, rechargeable, zero-emissions world of EVs.  The eMuscle, with all of its e-muscle sound, fury and 900 hp, will hit global markets in 2025.  Dodge is owned by Stellantis (Chrysler-Fiat). Classic eMusle Looks The car has a very retro style with a boxy nose similar to the classic Dodge Charger of the 1960s and 1970's.  It has a "built for speed", aerodynamic design with a wing on the rear of the EV.  Dodge wants the car to be loud an

Dodge's 900 HP of Electric Energy

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  Dodge's New eMuscle Car                                                                           Source:  Dodge "So Brilliant, it's Shocking"  Historic muscle car maker, Dodge, is producing its first electric vehicle.  It's an electric muscle car called the 2025 Dodge eMuscle and its roots are deeply entrenched in Dodge's muscle car heritage.  With iconic, gas-guzzling models like the Challenger, the Charger, the Hellcat and the Demon in its history, Dodge is now beginning the brand's transition to the electrified, rechargeable, zero-emissions world of EVs.  The eMuscle, with all of its e-muscle sound, fury and 900 hp, will hit global markets in 2025.  Dodge is owned by Stellantis (Chrysler-Fiat). Classic eMusle Looks The car has a very retro style with a boxy nose similar to the classic Dodge Charger of the 1960s and 1970's.  It has a "built for speed", aerodynamic design with a wing on the rear of the EV.  Dodge wants the car to be loud

Dodge Reinvents Iconic Hornet Muscle Car

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  Dodge Hornet Hybrid Plug-In to Be Unveiled in August                                                       Source:  Dodge Stellantis' Dodge Electrifies its Lineup Dodge, now owned by Chrysler's parent company Stellantis, is launching a new version of its iconic Hornet, which dates back to the 1950's as the Hudson and AMC Hornet. The Hornet was a legendary muscle car. The new Hornet will be unveiled in August 2022 as a compact, hybrid electric plug-in SUV. The 23-foot Hornet will be offered with a 256 hp 2.0-liter turbocharged, 4-cylinder engine or a plug-in hybrid Q4 variant that pairs a 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder engine with an electric motor. Like its predecessors, the vehicle will come with plenty of sass and attitude in the styling and design. Hornet Now Has European Roots The new Hornet resembles the recently unveiled Alpha Romeo Tonale, a compact SUV designed by Dodge's sister company Alpha Romeo.  And in fact, the Hornet will share the same architecture plat