Chrysler lineup likely to include more diesels in future, Zetsche says
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02-03-2006, 05:15 AM
Chrysler lineup likely to include more diesels in future, Zetsche says
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DaimlerChrysler will bring four diesel engines to the United States for Mercedes this year. Can we expect something similar for Chrysler?
We are installing BlueTec (diesel technology) in the Jeep Grand Cherokee. How far we will stretch this technology in the Chrysler product lineup is not finally decided at this time. But quite definitely, DaimlerChrysler, including the different brands, is serious in leveraging the opportunity this technology builds for the U.S. market.
In Europe, DaimlerChrysler already is selling diesel Chryslers and diesel Mercedes. Would it be a great cost effort to bring these models to the United States?
There are environmental conditions for the different markets in all regards, including legislation. Putting the motor into the vehicle is one thing; making it align with these requirements is something else. Nevertheless, we are going there.
Would we expect BlueTec to debut in Chrysler vehicles in the United States at approximately at the same time as Mercedes?
Yes, approximately the same time.
DaimlerChrysler will bring four diesel engines to the United States for Mercedes this year. Can we expect something similar for Chrysler?
We are installing BlueTec (diesel technology) in the Jeep Grand Cherokee. How far we will stretch this technology in the Chrysler product lineup is not finally decided at this time. But quite definitely, DaimlerChrysler, including the different brands, is serious in leveraging the opportunity this technology builds for the U.S. market.
In Europe, DaimlerChrysler already is selling diesel Chryslers and diesel Mercedes. Would it be a great cost effort to bring these models to the United States?
There are environmental conditions for the different markets in all regards, including legislation. Putting the motor into the vehicle is one thing; making it align with these requirements is something else. Nevertheless, we are going there.
Would we expect BlueTec to debut in Chrysler vehicles in the United States at approximately at the same time as Mercedes?
Yes, approximately the same time.
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RE: Chrysler lineup likely to include more diesels in future, Zetsche says
Better get used to this guys, the future of the internal combustion engine is going to be a move towards more diesels, and eventually GDI and HCCI engines. With modern advancements in exhaust treatment technology, as well as vehicle acoustics, allowing companies to make them as clean and quiet as gasoline engines, the downsides are disappearing and the efficiency of the diesel and the amount of torque it can produce can't be beat. Diesels are much more popular in Europe for that very reason. In Europe gas prices are the equivalent of $7-$7.50 US dollars a gallon, so the fuel efficiency of a diesel can't be beat
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02-09-2006, 06:10 PM
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RE: Chrysler lineup likely to include more diesels in future, Zetsche says
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They better do their research before they go ahead with it. like how it will sell in that market ect.
They better do their research before they go ahead with it. like how it will sell in that market ect.
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02-09-2006, 06:14 PM
RE: Chrysler lineup likely to include more diesels in future, Zetsche says
Yeah, I'd say probably half the normal cars in Europe are diesel powered. You'd be amazed.
The current diesels here in the USA have started growing again due in large part to those very advancements. The VW Bug and the CDI Liberty have really helped. I personally would buy a diesel powered car if they made one with a CTD....or something of that nature...
The current diesels here in the USA have started growing again due in large part to those very advancements. The VW Bug and the CDI Liberty have really helped. I personally would buy a diesel powered car if they made one with a CTD....or something of that nature...
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02-09-2006, 06:25 PM
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RE: Chrysler lineup likely to include more diesels in future, Zetsche says
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Yeah, I'd say probably half the normal cars in Europe are diesel powered. You'd be amazed.
The current diesels here in the USA have started growing again due in large part to those very advancements. The VW Bug and the CDI Liberty have really helped. I personally would buy a diesel powered car if they made one with a CTD....or something of that nature...
Yeah, I'd say probably half the normal cars in Europe are diesel powered. You'd be amazed.
The current diesels here in the USA have started growing again due in large part to those very advancements. The VW Bug and the CDI Liberty have really helped. I personally would buy a diesel powered car if they made one with a CTD....or something of that nature...
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02-09-2006, 06:41 PM
RE: Chrysler lineup likely to include more diesels in future, Zetsche says
I was also including all the trucks and semi's as well in my comment. I dont know that Diesels are the way of the future, but they offer a better solution to gasoline issues as opposed to ethanol and electric hybrids.
We honestly need to get the Hydrogen fuel up and running. We've proven it will power a car, we've proven it can perform at a good clip, and BMW currently has a duplex engine in their 7 Series BMW that will run hydrogen/gas right now.
Why continue waiting? Let's get this rolling now. The hydrogen technology would only add about 3500-5000 to each car....and it would change very little as far as structure. Mostly block changes and fuel lines/tank. However, the fact we can constantly reproduce hydrogen and the only byproduct being water....I dont see why their would be too many complaints outside of the oil barons like Bush....who had the AUDACITY to call Americans drunk on oil....yeah...you choke out all sources of any kind of fuel besides gasoline then want to say we use too much of it.....
Build cars with better mpgs, stop allowing these vehicles that only get 8mpgs to be built, and start forcing companies to put hydrogen in their tanks....that'll make it happen. I say pass a unanimous bill in the House/Senate forcing companies to stock Hydrogen and build cars with the options. I'd be one of the first in line...
I'll take .50 gallon of hydrogen thanks!
We honestly need to get the Hydrogen fuel up and running. We've proven it will power a car, we've proven it can perform at a good clip, and BMW currently has a duplex engine in their 7 Series BMW that will run hydrogen/gas right now.
Why continue waiting? Let's get this rolling now. The hydrogen technology would only add about 3500-5000 to each car....and it would change very little as far as structure. Mostly block changes and fuel lines/tank. However, the fact we can constantly reproduce hydrogen and the only byproduct being water....I dont see why their would be too many complaints outside of the oil barons like Bush....who had the AUDACITY to call Americans drunk on oil....yeah...you choke out all sources of any kind of fuel besides gasoline then want to say we use too much of it.....
Build cars with better mpgs, stop allowing these vehicles that only get 8mpgs to be built, and start forcing companies to put hydrogen in their tanks....that'll make it happen. I say pass a unanimous bill in the House/Senate forcing companies to stock Hydrogen and build cars with the options. I'd be one of the first in line...
I'll take .50 gallon of hydrogen thanks!
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02-09-2006, 06:58 PM
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RE: Chrysler lineup likely to include more diesels in future, Zetsche says
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I was also including all the trucks and semi's as well in my comment. I dont know that Diesels are the way of the future, but they offer a better solution to gasoline issues as opposed to ethanol and electric hybrids.
We honestly need to get the Hydrogen fuel up and running. We've proven it will power a car, we've proven it can perform at a good clip, and BMW currently has a duplex engine in their 7 Series BMW that will run hydrogen/gas right now.
Why continue waiting? Let's get this rolling now. The hydrogen technology would only add about 3500-5000 to each car....and it would change very little as far as structure. Mostly block changes and fuel lines/tank. However, the fact we can constantly reproduce hydrogen and the only byproduct being water....I dont see why their would be too many complaints outside of the oil barons like Bush....who had the AUDACITY to call Americans drunk on oil....yeah...you choke out all sources of any kind of fuel besides gasoline then want to say we use too much of it.....
Build cars with better mpgs, stop allowing these vehicles that only get 8mpgs to be built, and start forcing companies to put hydrogen in their tanks....that'll make it happen. I say pass a unanimous bill in the House/Senate forcing companies to stock Hydrogen and build cars with the options. I'd be one of the first in line...
I'll take .50 gallon of hydrogen thanks!
I was also including all the trucks and semi's as well in my comment. I dont know that Diesels are the way of the future, but they offer a better solution to gasoline issues as opposed to ethanol and electric hybrids.
We honestly need to get the Hydrogen fuel up and running. We've proven it will power a car, we've proven it can perform at a good clip, and BMW currently has a duplex engine in their 7 Series BMW that will run hydrogen/gas right now.
Why continue waiting? Let's get this rolling now. The hydrogen technology would only add about 3500-5000 to each car....and it would change very little as far as structure. Mostly block changes and fuel lines/tank. However, the fact we can constantly reproduce hydrogen and the only byproduct being water....I dont see why their would be too many complaints outside of the oil barons like Bush....who had the AUDACITY to call Americans drunk on oil....yeah...you choke out all sources of any kind of fuel besides gasoline then want to say we use too much of it.....
Build cars with better mpgs, stop allowing these vehicles that only get 8mpgs to be built, and start forcing companies to put hydrogen in their tanks....that'll make it happen. I say pass a unanimous bill in the House/Senate forcing companies to stock Hydrogen and build cars with the options. I'd be one of the first in line...
I'll take .50 gallon of hydrogen thanks!
I don't agree with your idea of getting the government to FORCE companies to do this. The government works by precedences. When you start crossing the line, even if it is for a good cause (in theroy), the government will use it as an excuse to do it in future situations that may not be for a good cause. Becareful with that train of thought. Here is a better approach that doesn't expand the size of the government. Offer tax incentives for them to do this. That is how you get companies to do what you want them to do. If the technology proves to be stable, safe, cost effective, not causing anymore storms or floods, or any other negative affects, then I don't have a problem with the technology.