I'm sure some of you have read this...thought I would post it in case you haven't.


Dodge to Offer All-New Cummins Light-Duty Clean Diesel

- All-new engine to provide up to 30-percent improvement in fuel economy
- Clean-diesel technology to meet 50-state 2010 emissions standards
Washington, D.C. - Let the diesel duels begin.

Armed with new Cummins clean-diesel technology, Dodge will introduce an all new turbodiesel engine in its light duty pickup trucks after 2009. 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.

“Our all-new Cummins engine will offer future Dodge Ram 1500 customers the ultimate in terms of fuel economy, refinement, reliability and durability,” said Tom LaSorda, Chrysler Group President and CEO. “It’s another example of the Chrysler Group bringing new, clean, quiet diesel technology to the marketplace.”

The new clean diesel engine will meet 50-state emissions standards for 2010. In March of this year, Dodge will offer a 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel in its Ram Heavy Duty trucks. The new engine meets 2010 standards in all 50 states.

“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."

Likely one of those new V6 diesels I have been reading about Cummins making, and have read tests of it compared to a Hemi in a test mule 1500 Dodge truck. I think it'll be a great addition to the RV market.

 

how does everyone feel about this?

what could this do to the price of diesel with the added demand of 1500s running around?

 

then why is gas cheaper? Isnt there more gas consumed each year? Bio plants being built will stimulate competition and hope fully drive the prices down. But 26-30 in a 1500 and being able to tow like a edited by admin would catch my eye.

 

I'm there and waiting Dude!!!!! Bring on the Daily Driver 1500 wahooooo!!!

 

Diesel used to be cheaper than gas because it was less expensive to refine. Then the oil companies decided that they should price it based on energy content instead, so now it's more expensive than gas.

 

Im there, but only if they can get 30 plus.

Sorry, but there is no reason we should not have 30 plus MPG out of a 1/2 ton truck unloaded.

 

That will be about the time Im ready for a new one. If they can get the mileage a lot better then I will go with the half ton. If not I'll go with 3/4 ton again

 

Automotive use of diesel fuel is only a small part of the total market. Massive ammounts of diesel fuel are consumed by industry, and shipping (boats).

 

Another reason diesel is more expensive than gasoline (at the pump) is because states have gotten sneaky about fuel taxes. Many states tax diesel at a higher rate than gasoline and then there are states like CT that go one step further by taxing bulk shipments of diesel even before the pump tax is added. So, essentially, it is a tax upon a tax.

AFA 1/2 ton diesels go, I like the idea...and I don't like the idea. The reasons for liking the concept are well-known so I will just say that one issue that concerns me is having millions of 1/2 ton pickups out there towing trailers that heavier pickups should be towing. Recipe for disaster, IMO. Just because it has a diesel that can tow the load doesn't mean the truck is capable as well.

 

I see what your saying, but I see 1 ton trucks towing things around here they should be towing I.E a dump truck. Just because you can get it moving doesnt mena you can get it to stop.

 

demand would def skyrocket for 1500s if a diesel app is available. this may also put a short boost in diesel prices, until biodiesel becomes more easily available, like sold at a gas station. i still like that black diesel smoke though, if it aint smokin it must be broken.

 

i'd be all over a 1500 2wd shortbed diesel as a commuter truck.

 

The US military also uses huge quantities of diesel.

 

I actually read one time that they use more Diesel fuel than any other orginization during peace time. (Wall Street Journal I think)

 

Yeah, the amount of fuel just one squadron uses when they're on debt is staggering.

... and imagine the boats!