Recent content by cgseller

Well, that is my question. The Ram 1500 Ramcharger has only one drivetrain. My understanding of a Hybrid is that both the electric bus and the ICE can independently drive the wheels.... Maybe I'm confused on how Hybrid drivetrains work as I thought both power providers could power the...

How is this different from the 1500 Ramcharger? Is that not the engine used for the generator for the Ramcharger with a signal exhaust and was being tested in mules and fast feedback with masked badging ?

I am unclear on the specifics that indicate what is a Hybrid. Is it power providers? Is it drivetrain providers? If it's the latter, than this is not a Hybrid would you agree?

There was an interview with one of the chief engineers (Mr. Tolkacz) for the ReEV (RE-EV, EREV, ERBEV, or whatever flavor you want) and he spoke about the details of the vehicle. He also mentioned that he is driving on in the Metro Detroit area and suggested there are other fast-feedback...

This would be at least a suscient strategy RAM REV delayed - make it a Chrysler (at least initially) (actually would rather say Chrysler Ramcharger than Ram 1500 Ramcharger) 4 door BEV sedan - make it a Chrysler over a Dodge Charger 4door Minivan - keep i t a Chrysler BEV or ReEV. (and let...

I have to imagine the theatrics in international relations has a lot to play into this and is what I read when people talk about "dynamic" environment. Tariffs, EV or no EV, and costs of building goods (again tariffs) are all huge changes that a large system like the automotive pipeline can't...

This current situation is really driving innovation right now in battery, storage, and capacity. Future generations will look back at this time and really appreciate the innovations that were born form this era, much like we think back to the innovations that were born from the war (cold and...

This seams like a vehicle class that could be split between various brands and not sabotage sales. The Jeep version being off road and more rugged, high stance, and the Jeep styling The Dodge version being more aggressive and focus on the sports experience over the luxury experience, hybrid...

I always ask my boss, "how do you know I'm working". I'm butt in seat, does that mean I'm producing outcomes or impacts. (I have all kind of #evidence to suggest otherwise)

All vehicles need more colors IMO, however, it seems consumers disagree. There is some chicken/egg here a little, however, when it comes to large size purchases, people tend to be more conservative with the colors. STLAs color lineup in N.A. is horrible. Interior is worse. Other MFGs are...

Oh, people will always complain. The culture of today is you can say whatever you want, and get away with it. That said, I don't think I disagree with you. I'm not a mechanical engineer and thermodynamics was the hardest topic for me. As a result, I know enough to be a stupid armchair...

quoting you -- I had a feeling like this was part of their business decision. If I can get a Pentastar into consumers hands with quality 6 or 12 months earlier because I can avoid X # of testing or certifications, great. Then I can re-test w/ less stressful timeline for a 4 or smaller cylinder...

Articulate and informative post. It was amazingly pleasant to read something that was avoid of political bloat, opinions, or hate. Thank you very much!

I did wonder why a Pentastar was used for the RamCharger. I'm sure there is a reason and my Mechanical Engineering skills are too weak to postulate and I'm sure the engineers have a very specific reason around power output, regulations, or mfg capacity...

@cygnus is right, we are talking about a ReBEV (Range-extending Battery Electric Vehicle) where the battery and electric motors are the drivetrain and some other method adds range extending (such as a ICE, or Solar, or road-embedded mag charge, etc). If I were the principle engineer on this...