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AAA to deploy fast-charging trucks for stranded EV drivers

The American Automobile Association plans to use fast-charging trucks to help electric-vehicle drivers who get stranded when their car battery runs out. AAA will begin testing the trucks starting in August, the group told Bloomberg. At first, there will be six "mobile charging units" stationed in California, Oregon, Washington, Florida, Tennessee and Georgia.

Cadillac ELR range-extender coupe (2013) teaser image

Cadillac will launch a range-extender petrol electric coupe at the 2013 Detroit motor show in January. This first teaser image shows the ELR will stay true to the wedgy profile of the Converj concept car of 2009. What's under the skin of the 2013 Cadillac ELR?

Fiat dual-clutch transmissions are planned for North American products

During the next five years, Chrysler Group's powertrain lineup will be transformed from one dominated by larger-displacement engines to one dominated by Fiat-derived four-cylinder engines, V6s and, eventually, electric vehicles. Chrysler also said Wednesday that it will add Fiat-designed dual-clutch transmissions in its North American products. The company also will launch its new Pentastar V6 engine on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee in the second quarter next year, said Paolo Ferrero, Chrysler's powertrain chief.