Chrysler is moving towards production of hybrids

Recently, the owner replaced avtogigant Chrysler will focus on development and production of economical and environmentally friendly hybrid and diesel models. As head of research told reporters Chrysler unit Frank Klegon, in the coming years should expect the emergence of new cars with so-called "mild" hybrid setup, giving 25% - well into fuel savings. The first two SUV using this technology, there will be on sale next year: the Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen. In addition, many companies vnedorozhniki and pick-ups sent to vysokoekonomichny and environmentally clean diesel engine, developed in cooperation with DaimlerChrysler, - for example, such well-known models as Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Ram. Overall, Chrysler predicts that by 2020, hybrid and diesel vehicles will take up to 30% of the U.S. passenger fleet, which is about 10 times higher than the current level. For an American concern, which range up to 70% of pick-ups and SUV, switching to energy-saving technologies is a vital step.