http://www.paddocktalk.com/news/html...&sid=53705

sample quote:

" Dodge Ram 1500 Light Duty Diesel Model
Armed with new Cummins clean-diesel technology, Dodge will introduce an all-new turbo diesel engine in its light duty Ram pickup trucks after 2009. The new engine will provide a dramatic increase in low-end torque, up to a 30-per cent improvement in fuel efficiency and a 20-per cent reduction in C02 emissions when compared to an equivalent gasoline engine. “Our all-new Cummins engine will offer future Dodge Ram 1500 customers the ultimate in terms of fuel economy, refinement, reliability and durability,” said LaSorda. “It’s another example of the Chrysler Group bringing new clean, quiet diesel technology to the marketplace.”

 

That's a pretty cool story. I definately think there's a market for these trucks IF they're priced right.

We'll see ...

Thanks for bringing us the story Hank !!

 

so is this just Canada or USA too? I wouldnt mind having a little 1500 cummins to beef up for speed, but my 2500 is goin for power

 

I've seen some 1500's that had Cummins engines dropped in them. They were pretty cool and lasted forever. Only problem I knew of was that those that owned them tried to be superstars and put way too much tow weight on them and were constantly having suspension problems. But that's their own fault.

 

A little off subject, but I just came back from Asia and there were tons of Chevy Colorados with 2.5L and 3.0L TDICommonrail motors running about everywhere, so I wonder why not here?

 

Cummins released the info about the new diesel engines for Dodge many months ago. The V8 diesel engine will be for the 1500 pickup and the V6 diesel engine will go in to the Drango.

 

The California Air Resources Board (CARB)
pollution standards for diesels are the world's toughest....
much tougher than Japan or Europe.

7 other US states have joined California.
Whatever law CA creates for vehicle pollution, it applies to 8 states.

Rather than certify one diesel in 42 states,
and not sell in the other 8
most automakers just leave diesels out of the USA line up of vehicles.

 

I thought the Durango was finished ....


COOL info Hank, I never knew that !!

 

Ok I thought it was the Drango but maybe it was for the Jeep. But I do recall them saying they were going to make a V6 diesel for Dodge. I only found the below info but will try to look for the main one about both engines that Cummins put out.


In addition to the heavy duty pick up truck, DaimlerChrysler revealed another addition to its diesel lineup. Tom LaSorda, Chrysler Group President and CEO, announced an all-new diesel engine for its light duty Dodge pickup trucks that will be available after 2009. Armed with new Cummins clean-diesel technology, the new engine will provide a dramatic increase in low-end torque, up to a 30-percent improvement in fuel efficiency and a 20-percent reduction in carbon dioxide (C02) emissions when compared to an equivalent gasoline engine. The new clean turbodiesel engine will meet 50-state emissions standards for 2010


"We are pleased to build upon our 18-year partnership and brand franchise with the Chrysler Group by providing our new light-duty diesel-powered engine for use in the Dodge Ram 1500," said Tim Solso, Cummins Chairman and CEO. "We know customers for this product will demand high performance. We also know that we need to be extremely good at fuel efficiency and emissions control in order to succeed in this market. Cummins will use its technology leadership to meet all of those criteria, while providing the driving public with an exciting new diesel engine alternative for the popular Dodge Ram series."

 

The baseball coach ??





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