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mich800
Jan 08, 2017Explorer
otrfun wrote:
First hot threads on RV.net after release will probably be payload, MPG's, then the mandatory Ike Guantlet test.
Gotta wonder if Ford woulda released this truck if Ram hadn't come out with the EcoDiesel first.
I think all the big 3 were snakebit after developing the baby diesels years ago only to pull the plug on the idea. Add the strict current diesel emission requirements and general advancements in gasoline engines made the decision to go forward again more difficult. Dodge/Ram probably had the most to gain with less to lose launching first baby diesel and it worked out nicely for them. I personally don't think I would choose a diesel in a half ton but having that choice and competition is nice.
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