Dodge Ram receiveing light duty diesel powerplant by 2011
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
2011 Ram 1500 Tradesman
Last month, Chrysler established that the light duty diesel powerplant for the Dodge Ram was moving toward its 2010 production schedule. However, recent reports have suggested that the 5.0-liter V8 by Cummins will have to wait until 2011. One of the causes of this delay might be the upcoming global alliance between Fiat and Chrysler which has shaken a lot of the latter's plans, which could also include this one.
Just over a year ago Ford, GM and Dodge all announced their intentions for new diesel powerplants for their full-sized trucks with Toyota and Nissan showing signs that they will match their rivals.
Ford, however, has since cancelled its plans and the others are also in limbo concerning this program.
Small diesels would really be an ideal complement to the hybrid drivetrains that are arriving in the near future.
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