February 4th, 2010 by DaveAdmin
Chrysler Group and Indiana-based Cummins announced a “multi-year” extension of their current contract, which calls for Cummins to supply 6.7-liter turbo diesel engines for Dodge Ram pickups and chassis cabs.
While it appears that Cummins might not be supplying smaller diesels for Jeeps and lighter duty Dodge trucks, as originally planned, their engines are not being [...]
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July 3rd, 2009 by DaveAdmin
Cummins is recalling 400 workers to build engines for the Dodge Ram pickups, and stated that it had a commitment from Dodge for the future as well. Dodge will finish producing 2009 model-year trucks, then shut down for the transition to the 2010 model-year heavy duty pickups; it will also make the diesel-only class 4 [...]
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June 18th, 2009 by Bill Cawthon
Chrysler is canceling its contract with Cummins Inc. for a light-duty diesel engine for the Ram 1500 pickup originally scheduled for the 2010 model year. The notice came today as the automaker filed a group of supplier rejections with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Mark Land, a spokesman for Cummins, said the action was expected.
“We’re okay [...]
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February 11th, 2009 by DaveAdmin
Today in Chicago, Dodge is introducing the new Ram Heavy Duty 2500/3500 pickups, and its Class 3-5 Chassis Cabs. Continuing are the Cummins diesel (now with urea injection), the Hemi (up to 383 horsepower), and the basic chassis; new are the interior, with luxury-car options, and many suspension features. An exhaust brake is available on [...]
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January 12th, 2009 by Bill Cawthon
Dodge Ram 1500 pickup buyers will have to wait at least another year to have a diesel option. The new light-duty Cummins engine scheduled for introduction in 2010 has been pushed back to 2011 at the earliest.
Frank Klegon, Chrysler’s VP of product development said the company is re-evaluating its approach to diesel emissions because of [...]
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