Q&A: Hybrid Guru Answers Your Questions

By Abdullah A. Bazzi

Manager, Dodge Hybrid Program
Hi everyone,
In my previous post, I discussed the success of our first production Chrysler Aspen and Dodge Durango hybrids. I received several questions that I thought I’d answer for you. See below…
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Are there plans to manufacture a hybrid minivan anytime soon?
Answer: We don’t have any plans for a […]

First Production Dodge/Chrysler Hybrid Quietly Hums Off the Line

By Abdullah A. Bazzi

Manager, Dodge Hybrid Program
NEWARK, Del. — I would like to share with you the recent success of the Hybrid Dodge Durango and Hybrid Chrysler Aspen production launch at the Newark Assembly Plant in Delaware. Indeed, this past March 10 was a key milestone - Chrysler’s first production Hybrid vehicle was produced.
In the […]

World Debut: The 2009 Dodge Challenger Full Lineup

NEW YORK — Be sure to check the link in the previous post for a live video link (you can also see a replay after completion) of the 2009 Dodge Challenger debut here at the New York International Auto Show.
UPDATE: Here’s some quick photos from the floor. We should have more tomorrow.

Here’s the release. For […]

Hybrid Team Rolls First Durango Pilots Off Assembly Line

By Abdullah A. Bazzi
Manager, Hybrid Development

Newark, Del. – Happy New Year! I hope you are all doing fine. I’d like to give you a brief update on the Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) program. As I had told you couple of months ago that we would be launching the HEV pilots at Newark, Delaware Assembly Plant […]

LA Show Wrap: A Whole Lotta Dodge in SoCal

LOS ANGELES — Another year, another great show in LA. Green is the focus of the day around here and Dodge is putting itself squarely in the hybrid game with the 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid and Chrysler Aspen utes (the two-mode hybrid we’ve been following with Mr. Bazzi for weeks now). The HEMI Hybrid delivers […]

It’s Hybrid Time: Durango Debuts at LA Auto Show

LOS ANGELES – We’ll have more for you tomorrow, but here’s some quick hits and photos from the debut of the Durango Hybrid and the arrival of the Journey crossover here at the LA Auto Show in downtown Los Angeles. We also have some shots of the Viper ACR which also dropped at the show […]

Home Stretch: Hybrid Team Awaiting Debut, Thinking About Production

Dodge’s hybrid team is working toward the debut of the Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen hybrids. We asked our hybrid guru (who yesterday was in meetings from 7 am until 6 pm, by the way) to shed some light on what he’s feeling as showtime gets closer. We also have included a new audio feature […]

Go Green: Dodge Flex Fuel Rollout Update for 2008 MY

By Steven Mazure
Environmental Planning Specialist

In support of Dodge and Chrysler LLC’s commitment to environmental responsibility, the E85 (85% ethanol / 15% gasoline) Flexible Fuel Vehicle rollout for 2007-2008 is in full swing. In Powertrain Strategy, we have been incorporating FFVs into the product plan over the last several years. If you purchased or […]

Mail Call! A Few Answers For You, Challenger Info Coming

One of the goals of Red Letter is to offer readers the opportunity to ask honest questions and get honest answers from Dodge. And we’ve been hit by dozens of questions in the past days that we’re circulating for answers. Some might take a while, but hey, we want to make sure that your questions […]

Texan Tangos 27+ Hours for Durango Win

DALLAS — The Dodge Durango Tango started at 7:30 a.m. last Thursday at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas with 26 contestants. Former Dallas Cowboy and reality TV dancing champion Emmitt Smith kicked-off the contest. He told the group to keep hydrated, eat, but most of all, pace themselves because it was […]