Dodge Ram to go Plug-In
Looks like Dodge is trading in their hybrid Ram to go all out with an electric plug-in version. Why did the Chrysler brand decide to cut off all connection with your average hybrid, and go all out for the plug? Money, of course. Sources state; “Chrysler’s Ram division received a $48 million cash infusion from the U.S. Department of Energy to use toward its Ram Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle project that will see a trial run of 140 vehicles stationed across the country. Meanwhile, the automaker says it has canceled plans to bring to market a standard Ram Hybrid.” Caaa-ching!
Dodge will use the funding to develop a 5.7-liter Hemi-powered Ram Hybrid, capable of traveling up to 20 miles using only the power supplied by a 12KwHr lithium-ion battery.
“This initiative represents how government, automotive industry, suppliers and key partners are reaching common goals and demonstrates how rapidly this type of advanced technology can be brought to market,” said Paolo Ferrero, Chrysler’s Senior Vice President-Powertrain, in a statement released to the media. “DOE-support for domestic advanced technology is an important enabler for Chrysler Group and its key suppliers in order to understand and test customer acceptance and the capability of PHEV systems in a variety of real-world conditions.”
Chrysler also says “reviewing the public’s response to other hybrid pickups – namely the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra” was another key factor in their decision to stop regular hybrid production.
Source: LeftLaneNews
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