Chrysler launching hybrids in 2008, Dodge Ram hybrid in 2010, and Nissan partnership.

Rybold · 06-02-2008, 07:04 AM

"Chrysler is planning to bring a hybrid-electric Dodge Ram pickup to the U.S. market by 2010. Later this year, Chrysler will also introduce the Aspen and Dodge Durango hybrids. Supposedly this is just the beginning of Chrysler’s hybrid onslaught. Jim Press, Chrysler’s new vice president, said previously that that Chrysler “absolutely” expects to provide a hybrid or diesel variants of all their models."
Chrysler planning a hybrid variant for Dodge Ram
(If no one else offers a hybrid truck, Dodge will have the market to themselves)

"Nissan and Chrysler announced a deal in which both automakers will share vehicles. Chrysler will get a Nissan small car to sell in North America while Nissan’s next-generation Titan will be built by Chrysler. While C.E.O. Nardelli did not name any automakers that Chrysler is considering, he said that any future decisions depend on the market demand."
Chrysler open to buying models from other automakers

"Chrysler will be launching its first hybrids later this year with the 2009 Chrysler Aspen and the Dodge Durango HEMI SUVs. The company is already exploring the possibility of expanding its hybrid offerings into other vehicles. According to Mike Accavitti, Dodge Brand director, Chrysler’s engineers are looking on what car will go hybrid next"
Chrysler to offer more hybrids, Dodge Avenger and Journey may be next

Kablooie · 06-02-2008, 11:41 AM

So, EVERYONE'S coming out with hybrid cars in the next few years. The market will be swamped.

What do you think Toyota will do to keep ahead of the crowd? Or will they?

**TonyPSchaefer** · 06-02-2008, 01:29 PM

I can only hope the market will be swamped with hybrids. It's about time.

MagneticGrayIndy · 06-02-2008, 02:53 PM

My hope is we start to see hybrid drivetrains in EVERYTHING... think how much fun it would be to have say a hybrid Acura RDX or hybrid Scion Xb... or, dare I say it?, a convertible??

MagneticGrayIndy · 06-02-2008, 02:53 PM

all cheer for a hybrid MIATA!!!

miscrms · 06-02-2008, 03:07 PM

Agreed, more competition and more options are good for everybody. Unless Toyota is really asleep at the wheel they shouldn't have much to worry about. A 10 year head start on the technology is a huge advantage that they should be able to continue to leverage. Being in it early I believe their patent coverage is pretty good too. Hence the whole Ford Escape royalty payment issue.

Rob

Devil's Advocate · 06-02-2008, 03:09 PM

I'd really like that. I like Chrysler and Dodge and Jeep, but we'll see.

Hopefully they don't make the same mistakes that GM, and really almost every other Hybrid manufacturer (except Prius, insight, HCH), has made by making Hybrid's that don't get significantly better mileage than current models.

SureValla · 06-02-2008, 04:54 PM

until you get me a mpg (which isnt just 1 mpg better) and a confirmation of delivery for these cars to the sales lot i dont believe it or care

richard schumacher · 06-02-2008, 05:38 PM

You can't spell "onslaught" without "laugh".

micheal · 06-03-2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyPSchaefer

I can only hope the market will be swamped with hybrids. It's about time.

Friggity frack frack! When is the market going to be swamped with a hybrid minivan or small SUV with good mpg!!

06-02-2008, 07:04 AM	#1
Rybold Double Gold Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 519 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Chrysler launching hybrids in 2008, Dodge Ram hybrid in 2010, and Nissan partnership. "Chrysler is planning to bring a hybrid-electric Dodge Ram pickup to the U.S. market by 2010. Later this year, Chrysler will also introduce the Aspen and Dodge Durango hybrids. Supposedly this is just the beginning of Chrysler’s hybrid onslaught. Jim Press, Chrysler’s new vice president, said previously that that Chrysler “absolutely” expects to provide a hybrid or diesel variants of all their models." Chrysler planning a hybrid variant for Dodge Ram (If no one else offers a hybrid truck, Dodge will have the market to themselves) "Nissan and Chrysler announced a deal in which both automakers will share vehicles. Chrysler will get a Nissan small car to sell in North America while Nissan’s next-generation Titan will be built by Chrysler. While C.E.O. Nardelli did not name any automakers that Chrysler is considering, he said that any future decisions depend on the market demand." Chrysler open to buying models from other automakers "Chrysler will be launching its first hybrids later this year with the 2009 Chrysler Aspen and the Dodge Durango HEMI SUVs. The company is already exploring the possibility of expanding its hybrid offerings into other vehicles. According to Mike Accavitti, Dodge Brand director, Chrysler’s engineers are looking on what car will go hybrid next" Chrysler to offer more hybrids, Dodge Avenger and Journey may be next Last edited by Rybold; 06-02-2008 at 07:15 AM.

06-02-2008, 11:41 AM	#2
Kablooie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: La Canada Posts: 233 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Chrysler launching hybrids in 2008, Dodge Ram hybrid in 2010, and Nissan partnership. So, EVERYONE'S coming out with hybrid cars in the next few years. The market will be swamped. What do you think Toyota will do to keep ahead of the crowd? Or will they?

06-02-2008, 01:29 PM	#3
TonyPSchaefer Ruler of Omicron Persei 8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 8,344 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 4 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 15	Re: Chrysler launching hybrids in 2008, Dodge Ram hybrid in 2010, and Nissan partnership. I can only hope the market will be swamped with hybrids. It's about time.

06-02-2008, 02:53 PM	#4
MagneticGrayIndy 06Prius;94M Miata;65Rambler770 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 208 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: Chrysler launching hybrids in 2008, Dodge Ram hybrid in 2010, and Nissan partnership. My hope is we start to see hybrid drivetrains in EVERYTHING... think how much fun it would be to have say a hybrid Acura RDX or hybrid Scion Xb... or, dare I say it?, a convertible??

06-02-2008, 02:53 PM	#5
MagneticGrayIndy 06Prius;94M Miata;65Rambler770 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 208 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: Chrysler launching hybrids in 2008, Dodge Ram hybrid in 2010, and Nissan partnership. all cheer for a hybrid MIATA!!!

06-02-2008, 03:07 PM	#6
miscrms Plug Envious Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,081 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Re: Chrysler launching hybrids in 2008, Dodge Ram hybrid in 2010, and Nissan partnership. Agreed, more competition and more options are good for everybody. Unless Toyota is really asleep at the wheel they shouldn't have much to worry about. A 10 year head start on the technology is a huge advantage that they should be able to continue to leverage. Being in it early I believe their patent coverage is pretty good too. Hence the whole Ford Escape royalty payment issue. Rob

06-02-2008, 03:09 PM	#7
Devil's Advocate Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 902 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Chrysler launching hybrids in 2008, Dodge Ram hybrid in 2010, and Nissan partnership. I'd really like that. I like Chrysler and Dodge and Jeep, but we'll see. Hopefully they don't make the same mistakes that GM, and really almost every other Hybrid manufacturer (except Prius, insight, HCH), has made by making Hybrid's that don't get significantly better mileage than current models.

06-02-2008, 04:54 PM	#8
SureValla Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 339 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Chrysler launching hybrids in 2008, Dodge Ram hybrid in 2010, and Nissan partnership. until you get me a mpg (which isnt just 1 mpg better) and a confirmation of delivery for these cars to the sales lot i dont believe it or care

06-02-2008, 05:38 PM	#9
richard schumacher nacreous lacquer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,099 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Chrysler launching hybrids in 2008, Dodge Ram hybrid in 2010, and Nissan partnership. You can't spell "onslaught" without "laugh".

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