Chrysler has announced that the automaker will start producing light-duty diesel pickups after 2009. Chrysler is expecting that the diesels will average about 30 percent better fuel economy than the regular gas powered versions.
Chrysler is going to work with Cummins Inc. to develop an all-new turbo diesel engine. The diesel engine will meet emissions standards in all 50 states and will produce up to 20 percent less carbon emissions than a regular gas-powered engine.
Full Story: Reuters
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Comments (3)
So, does this mean Jeep will be getting some small diesel engines? One can only hope ....
Posted by steve | August 10, 2007 10:19 AM
Posted on August 10, 2007 10:19
It's about time. Europe has been using diesels for years and from my experience with them is they are very smooth, powerful, and economical. Hopefully we'll see something similiar here.
Posted by Clayton | August 10, 2007 3:51 PM
Posted on August 10, 2007 15:51
i have a couple questions are dodge and catipillar merging together and if they do what will be the specs on the trucks when they come out i have looked for information on them and can't find anything can you guys help me out with this predicament
Posted by jacob harlan | February 6, 2008 3:31 AM
Posted on February 6, 2008 03:31