Dodge Ram announced a plug-in hybrid version of the 1500

Chrysler Group has presented Washington with a plug-in hybrid version (plug chargeable) of its Ram 1500, this time with a firmer purpose prototypes that preceded it. Do not go on sale, but the 140 units will be built, will serve to develop the hybrid system in Chrysler.

These pickups were developed with a loan of $ 48 million provided by the U.S. authorities, combining a 5.7 V8 HEMI engine of 390 horses with a dual-mode transmission and a rechargeable lithium ion 12 kWh produced by the Canadian Electrovaya. Not much technical information about it (in fact, there is not photos), but we know that despite its huge size can travel 32 km in pure electric mode, and offer fuel economy in combined cycle "of more than 65%" , that no concrete figures is nothing, but it certainly will be felt at the end of the month.

Mopar-Prepped Dodge Ram R/T Concept Heads to SEMA

Even though truck sales in the U.S. are dropping like flies, there will always be a market for vehicles like the new Dodge Ram. And when there’s a market, there’s an aftermarket. Chrysler LLC’s Mopar division is now readying a customized version of the range-topping Ram R/T for the world’s largest aftermarket trade show, the 2008 SEMA which will take place in Las Vegas this November. The 2009 Ram R/T is powered by a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 pushing out 390 HP and according to Dodge, the run from nought to 60mph (96 km/h) take a mere 5.6 seconds.

According to the folks at ‘TheCarConnection, the SEMA show Ram R/T will get a full bodykit treatment that includes a dual snorkel aluminum hood with carbon fiber accent strips (just like the Challenger) and a hard tonneau complete with an integrated spoiler. The Ram R/T’s ‘bad boy’ looks are complemented by a set of 22-incg machine forged alloy wheels wrapped in 285/45R22 front and 305/40R22 rear tires and the lowered suspension. Inside the souped-up Ram R/T will feature a sportier trim and special leather sport seats.