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Author Topic: Which chrysler vehicles will follow the aspen into hybrid territory  (Read 431 times)
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« on: June 05, 2008 »

Personally I think it'll be every car that has the hemi as an option since the drivetrain is already there.  The detroit free press doesn't agree though:

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Chrysler LLC, which is launching its first hybrid vehicles this year, is already looking at the possibility of expanding its offerings into other vehicles, an executive for the automaker said Thursday.

"Where our competitors are putting hybrid engines are where we feel that there is an opportunity for us to capitalize," said Mike Accavitti, Dodge Brand director. "Our guys are looking at it. We have to focus our resources, though, on the things we have going on right now. Stay tuned."

Asked if the recently launched Dodge Journey SUV could see a hybrid engine in the future, he indicated that they're looking at that option and noted that they've also heard interest in a hybrid version of the Dodge Avenger midsize sedan.

Chrysler's entrance into the hybrid market is expected to occur this summer with the 2009 Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango Hemi Hybrid SUVs.

The automaker has said it expects its new 5.7-liter Hemi hybrid to get a 25% overall fuel economy improvement.

Chrysler also has said it plans to sell the redesigned Dodge Ram with an optional hybrid beginning in 2010.

"As we see a market need for hybrid or a market desire for hybrid Hemis, we look at possible other applications," Accavitti said.
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« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2008 »

The ram will be one for sure.  I could easily see the charger/300/challenger getting it as well (that's if they can find a place to store all those batteries).  If the cars don't get the hybrid they'll probably get the diesel engines, or both.  Anything and everything to alleviate gas prices.  The cool thing about this time around is that we don't have to drive teeny tiny cars to get great mpgs with all the new tech available.
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« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2008 »

All of them I hope.  We need better mpgs and we need em now...
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