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ABG First Drive: 2009 Chrysler Aspen/Dodge Durango 2-Mode hybrids

Click the Aspen Hybrid for a high-res gallery This summer, Chrysler hits the market with the 2-Mode hybrid Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen. Chrysler and former owner Daimler partnered with General Motors and BMW back in 2006 to help bring the 2-Mode hybrid system to light-duty vehicles. The setup was originally developed for use in buses by Allison transmission when it was a part of GM. The 2-Mode transmission made its passenger vehicle debut last year in the Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon. Built by General Motors at its Baltimore, MD transmission ... Read more →

Washington Auto Show video: Jim Press talks about the difference between US and Japan Lascelles Linton

At the Washington Auto Show, Jim Press (the guy who famously left Toyota for Chrysler) said the Japanese government worked closely with corporations, like Toyota, for the betterment of society. Jim ...

Despsite success of Prius, some automakers still hybrid shy Mike Magda

MarketWatch notes that some automakers are still reluctant to commit to a hybrid program because the premium cost is unlikely to match the benefits. A Nissan official acknowledges there is a market ...

Durango, CO stops using biodiesel Bruno Vanzieleghem

The City of Durango, CO stopped using biodiesel in its vehicles around the first of the year, according to an article in the Durango Herald. The city had some problems with the fuel, with engines ...

ABG First Drive: 2009 Chrysler Aspen/Dodge Durango 2-Mode hybrids 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Click the Aspen Hybrid for a high-res gallery This summer, Chrysler hits the market with the 2-Mode hybrid Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen. Chrysler and former owner Daimler partnered with General Motors and BMW back in 2006 to help bring the 2-Mode hybrid system to light-duty vehicles. The setup ...

Washington Auto Show video: Jim Press talks about the difference between US and Japan 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

At the Washington Auto Show, Jim Press (the guy who famously left Toyota for Chrysler) said the Japanese government worked closely with corporations, like Toyota, for the betterment of society. Jim said he is excited to work with Cerberus, the private owners of Chrysler, to contribute to society as ...

Despsite success of Prius, some automakers still hybrid shy 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

MarketWatch notes that some automakers are still reluctant to commit to a hybrid program because the premium cost is unlikely to match the benefits. A Nissan official acknowledges there is a market for hybrids but wonders if it can be profitable and sustainable. Nissan will offer a hybrid version ...

Durango, CO stops using biodiesel 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

The City of Durango, CO stopped using biodiesel in its vehicles around the first of the year, according to an article in the Durango Herald. The city had some problems with the fuel, with engines becoming fouled with an unidentified sludge. Of the 42,000 gallons of fuel used by city vehicles in ...


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