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Ram 1500 EcoDiesel returns to top of half-ton fuel economy rankings
Itâs official, though itâs probably not much of a surprise. The 2017 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel has the best fuel economy of any ½-ton pickup in its class. There was a slight decline in mpg performance from the prior model year following new EPA calculation methods, but nonetheless, the truck still reigns as the best fuel [âŚ]
September 1, 2017
Pickups
Diesel Ram 1500 gets thumbs up from EPA, CARB
The wait is over. FCA reports that it has received a certificate of conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a conditional executive order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), permitting the production and sale of 2017 Ram 1500 and 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter diesel engines. Approval from both [âŚ]
August 1, 2017
Pickups
Diesel Ram 1500 reportedly back in production despite emissions legal battle
FCA is reportedly once again manufacturing diesel-equipped Ram 1500 pickups, though the companyâs âEcoDieselâ moniker may be scrapped. Current production volume on Ramâs 2017 1500 with a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 diesel is less than two dozen per shift, according to Automotive News. Neither EPA nor the California Air Resources Board have certified the vehicles. FCAâs [âŚ]
July 17, 2017
Construction Equipment
REVIEW: The 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDieselâs V-6 delivers major fuel efficiency with the feel of a V-8
Slipping around a slow-moving motorhome on a moderate grade in Oregonâs Coast Range took little more than moving into the passing lane and rolling into the throttle. The Ram 1500âs engine did the rest in short order. Despite towing a 4,000-pound enclosed trailer, the pass was made without any drama. No, it wasnât a 5.7-liter [âŚ]
August 26, 2014
Construction Equipment
First round of Ram 1500 EcoDiesel orders sells out in 3 days in rush from dealers and customers
The 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel hasnât hit dealerships yet, but the fuel-saving truck is already a hit. Chrysler announced Wednesday that between February 7 and 10, more than 8,000 orders were placed for the Ram 1500 EcoDieselâwhich filled the initial round of orders being offered for the truck and accounting for about half of the [âŚ]
February 20, 2014
Construction Equipment
First look: 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel expected to offer class-leading fuel economy (PHOTOS)
Weâve known that the 2014 Ram 1500 would become the only half-ton pickup on the market with a diesel option for a while. But until now, weâve been in the dark on a lot of the specifics when it comes to the truck like price, horsepower and expected fuel economy. Ram expects to announce âbest-in-classâ [âŚ]
July 1, 2013
Construction Equipment
Toyota Tacoma tops list of most fuel-efficient trucks
Of course, torque and horsepower and towing capacity are all extremely important things to consider when purchasing a new pickup. But, as illustrated with the current demand and buzz around diesel engines, fuel efficiency has worked its way into the conversation as well. So the folks over at Truck Trend have done a pretty swell [âŚ]
April 26, 2013
Equipment
Is 2013 the âYear of the Dieselâ?
In its latest issue, Popular Mechanics makes a fairly bold prediction: 2013 will go down as the âYear of the Diesel.â Thereâs great precedent behind this stance, however. Diesel has definitely generated quite a bit of buzz this year. Chrysler announced it would offer the first modern half-ton pickup with a diesel in the Ram [âŚ]
March 28, 2013
Construction Equipment
Automakers prepare for truck war as housing and construction industries recover
As the housing and construction industry recoveries slowly build momentum, NPR reports automakers are preparing for an all-out truck war to reap the profits. The media outlet recently paid a visit to Fordâs Dearborn, Michigan plant where 7,500 of the companyâs popular F-150 pickups roll off the assembly line each week. The F-150 has been [âŚ]
March 7, 2013
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