Chrysler LLC's work with biofuels represents a huge opportunity to reduce our consumption of petroleum.
The upside on biofuels is threefold:
- Biofuels provide a secure, renewable means of energy derived from many diverse sources
- Biofuels reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Biofuels reduce tailpipe emissions of particulates, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons, compared with conventional diesel fuel
Chrysler LLC has a strong collaboration relationship with NextEnergy Inc. and Biodiesel Industries Inc., developing advanced renewable fuels for the future. These partners focus on research targeting biodiesel fuel development, technical innovation, and the development and refinement of industry standards for the rapidly growing biodiesel industry.
Chrysler LLC is also the industry leader in supporting the development of a national standard for B20, or 20 percent biodiesel fuel. In order for the industry to produce, sell and warranty vehicles that run on B20, a strong national standard is critical. Research organizations such as NextEnergy are bringing us closer to reaching that goal.
Battery-Electric Vehicles
Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), a Chrysler LLC company, has been in operation for almost 10 years. These environmentally-friendly vehicles are driven by a 72-volt battery system, which powers the electric drive motor. It is the first multipurpose neighborhood electric vehicle available for sale from a major automaker and engineered to meet federal safety requirements for street-legal operation as a low-speed vehicle (LSV).
Diesel Vehicles
- Jeep® Grand Cherokee (3.0-liter CRD engine)
- Dodge Ram (6.7-liter Cummins® turbo diesel engine)
- Dodge Sprinter (3.0-liter CRD engine) (approved for the use of B20)
Flex Fuel Vehicles*
4.7-liter engines:- Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Jeep Commander
- Dodge Durango
- Chrysler Aspen
- Dodge Ram
- Dodge Dakota
- Dodge Avenger
- Chrysler Sebring Sedan and Convertible
* Flex-Fuel engine not available in CA, VT, NY, MA, ME, RI, CT, and PA. Contact your authorized Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep® dealer to verify your vehicle's flex-fuel (FFV) compatibility.
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