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 […]

Fuel Cell Update: Chrysler Working With California Partnership

By Reg Modlin

Director of Environmental and Energy Planning
I’m proud to announce that Chrysler is the newest member of the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP). The CaFCP is a collaboration of 34 organizations including auto manufacturers, energy providers, fuel cell technology companies and government agencies working together to promote the commercialization of hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles.
People […]

NAIAS: Day Two Wraps Up With Green Showcase

DETROIT — So the big hubbub of the Press Preview of the 2008 North American International Auto Show is in the books…and it was a fine time for all. Dodge had a chance to shine several times this weekend, earning a lot of local and national media attention from the “cattle drive” to kick off […]

NAIAS: Dodge ZEO Debuts With Environmental Muscle

Here’s a statement from Trevor Creed, the senior vice president for design at Chrysler regarding the debut of the three ENVI concepts…one from each of the three Chrysler brands…
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PRESS RELEASE
2008 Chrysler LLC Concept Vehicles
Seamless advanced technology meets stunning, emotional design
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology taken to new level
* Chrysler ecoVoyager […]

NAIAS: Day One Puts 2009 Ram in the Spotlight

DETROIT — What a kickoff. We’ll have a roundup of impressions of the Dodge Ram debut (make sure you catch the cows and the press release on the post below), some thoughts from the Dodge folks who made it possible and plenty more coverage of what Dodge has cooking around the 2008 NAIAS.
For this time […]

NAIAS: 2009 Dodge Ram Breaks From the Herd

Couldn’t be in Detroit for the debut? Check out the Ram launch video here. (Yes, the cow run is included.)
Or visit the 2009 Dodge Ram homepage here.
PRESS RELEASE
Dodge Unleashes Game-changer Into Truck Market
All-new 2009 Dodge Ram Breaks From the Herd — Literally

* First-in-segment coil-spring, multilink rear suspension fitted to a solid […]

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 […]

Happy Holidays: See You in 2008, Plus a Poll

We’re going to take a little holiday blogging siesta as 2007 draws to a
close while Chrysler and Dodge employees enjoy their well-earned time off.
Coming up next year, we’ve got lots more posts on Challenger, hybrids,
Ram, Grand Caravan, Viper, Avenger, Charger, SRT, motorsports, concepts,
engines, advertising and much more. And more insights and features from
the fine folks […]

Biodiesel Pt. 2: Why We Don’t Put French Fry Oil in Your Tank, Plus a Peek at Our Soybean Patch

By Dr. Loren Beard
Fuels Specialist, Chrysler LLC

For Part 1, where Loren describes the advantages of Biodiesel how you can use it in your Dodge diesel vehicle today, click here.
To listen to this post, click on the play arrow on either of the two audio links below and enjoy.
Loren talks about why biodiesel is more than […]