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Production begins for Ram 2500 Compressed Natural Gas Truck; Availability expanded to retail custome

Sacramento Bee -- The first Ram 2500 Compressed Natural Gas pickup trucks have begun rolling off the line at Chrysler Group's Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant today.

The start of Ram CNG production is timed perfectly to support the Company's announcement that the formerly fleet-only vehicle will now be available to retail customers.

"We felt there was a strong likelihood that customer demand would allow us to offer the Ram 2500 CNG to retail as well as fleet buyers," said Fred Diaz, President and CEO, Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, Chrysler Group LLC. "From the moment we unveiled the Ram CNG, dealers – particularly those near CNG refueling infrastructure -- strongly encouraged us to bring CNG to their stores. We're pleased that today Ram can deliver on that demand."

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,590 Points:1,606,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 5, 2012 5:03:07 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse at least for a while, this will be cheaper than diesel...
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,590 Points:1,606,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 4, 2012 6:10:01 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse happy to know I waited. There's even a CNG station nearby... yea. That's my next truck :)
GGAlbo Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,242 Points:1,882,580 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 8:04:01 AM Ignore GGAlbo Report Abuse SOUNDS GOOD!!! LET ME HAVE ONE!
kyjlh Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,607 Points:649,710 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 7:13:04 AM Ignore kyjlh Report Abuse good start
avlis82 Rookie Author Georgia Posts:49 Points:32,195 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 6:58:03 AM Ignore avlis82 Report Abuse Can't wait to see it.
FuelishGuy All-Star Author Edmonton Posts:794 Points:922,770 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 12:32:55 AM Ignore FuelishGuy Report Abuse ...automatically, switches over to gasoline when it runs outta CNG. This is what's going to get Chrysler back into a serious car manufacturer. Hope this come to Canada real soon.
gknee09 All-Star Author Philadelphia Posts:980 Points:820,065 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 9:08:27 PM Ignore gknee09 Report Abuse sounds pretty cool
qwerty17 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,640 Points:1,114,975 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 7:35:33 PM Ignore qwerty17 Report Abuse About time.
DanMtz Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,340 Points:1,240,400 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 7:08:58 PM Ignore DanMtz Report Abuse Good, I like to see it.
Pramodsharma Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,969 Points:384,915 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 5:21:26 PM Ignore Pramodsharma Report Abuse I like Nat Gas Trucks, they go with a force without vibration
SUV2009 Champion Author Orlando Posts:4,403 Points:1,140,290 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 1:51:28 PM Ignore SUV2009 Report Abuse Ok old news.
jep39 Champion Author California Posts:1,145 Points:1,224,020 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 1:22:56 PM Ignore jep39 Report Abuse Note that the Sacramento Bee holds no ownership on this article.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,981 Points:595,560 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 1:00:17 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
dacofa Champion Author Nevada Posts:5,371 Points:1,147,030 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:52:05 PM Ignore dacofa Report Abuse CNG has be around for decades. Just look at forklifts. Now it's become a big politcal issue for the moron in the WH.
vrossi46 Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,657 Points:801,895 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:42:30 PM Ignore vrossi46 Report Abuse great, hope CNG becomes a real alternative
WhiteTreeIndian Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,639 Points:1,119,185 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:37:05 PM Ignore WhiteTreeIndian Report Abuse Sounds like a real geezer guzzler.
tarheelcoastie Champion Author Greensboro Posts:5,181 Points:1,108,230 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:35:56 PM Ignore tarheelcoastie Report Abuse cool
Taurus1 Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,115 Points:1,670,700 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:35:39 PM Ignore Taurus1 Report Abuse don't trust fracking.
MiCARgo Veteran Author Akron Posts:311 Points:25,570 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:33:40 PM Ignore MiCARgo Report Abuse Is this attempt to justify fracking??
Discovery02 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:2,520 Points:306,665 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:33:07 PM Ignore Discovery02 Report Abuse Well it uses alternative fuels. What's the price tag? How does it hold up in crash testing?
TheDix Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,094 Points:600,210 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:31:45 PM Ignore TheDix Report Abuse No thanks.
Asbury09 Champion Author Iowa Posts:7,198 Points:1,527,380 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:29:32 PM Ignore Asbury09 Report Abuse no mention of the MSRP
jad1960 Champion Author Gary Posts:1,535 Points:400,625 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:28:20 PM Ignore jad1960 Report Abuse ok
ddaz46 All-Star Author Akron Posts:551 Points:188,580 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:28:08 PM Ignore ddaz46 Report Abuse Great next we can build Honda's in America OH WE DO.
Kawibiker Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,165 Points:203,400 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:26:11 PM Ignore Kawibiker Report Abuse ok
Niko11 Champion Author Florida Posts:3,738 Points:728,365 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:21:20 PM Ignore Niko11 Report Abuse Saltillo, Coahaila, Mexico is where this plant is located. The author left this little tid bit out.
tronix102 Rookie Author Connecticut Posts:18 Points:84,435 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:20:49 PM Ignore tronix102 Report Abuse a perfect idea for USPS since they are trying to cut costs. I still dont know why they didnt invest in some hybrid vehicle to deliver mail. That would save them so much money
slowpoke63 Champion Author Louisiana Posts:2,727 Points:885,040 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:20:21 PM Ignore slowpoke63 Report Abuse How much does this option cost? What is the capacity of the CNG tank?
ss70 Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,639 Points:1,867,175 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:19:48 PM Ignore ss70 Report Abuse May be time for dealers and Chrysler to work with nat gas companies and gas stations for infra for fillups
ARCO Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:2,333 Points:2,374,445 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:16:03 PM Ignore ARCO Report Abuse I'M STILL NOT BOUGHT ON THIS IDEA
njerald Champion Author Seattle Posts:7,809 Points:1,620,050 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:15:26 PM Ignore njerald Report Abuse $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
skysteve1 Champion Author Victoria Posts:1,127 Points:373,310 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:15:08 PM Ignore skysteve1 Report Abuse sounds good, there used to be diesel/gas combo engines available
HailstormCA Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,840 Points:1,469,095 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:13:38 PM Ignore HailstormCA Report Abuse I just may look to replacing my current truck with one of these. Whooopeeee!
Royski All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:874 Points:178,875 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:12:46 PM Ignore Royski Report Abuse About time this was available to consumers. In 1968 I drove a dual-carbed (gasoline and CNG) pickup in California and the oil fields east of Santa Maria.
hmw10284 Champion Author California Posts:1,122 Points:194,300 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:11:49 PM Ignore hmw10284 Report Abuse short term answer - don't get caught with a CNG is 5-7 years
bullfrog69 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,304 Points:831,260 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:09:01 PM Ignore bullfrog69 Report Abuse Thats Fiat, not Chyrsler! And they can keep it!
thirty8paces Champion Author Baltimore Posts:4,508 Points:1,104,220 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:08:28 PM Ignore thirty8paces Report Abuse The only way that this is relevant is if there are enough compressed natural gas retail suppliers.
btex49 Champion Author Austin Posts:2,705 Points:528,155 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:07:10 PM Ignore btex49 Report Abuse When the Ram 2500 CNG hits the show room floor, I will look at it. That is not a commitment to purchase one. This is the most exciting news for those of us who care about issues and need to drive a truck.
matthwbar Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,048 Points:1,014,880 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:04:52 PM Ignore matthwbar Report Abuse I'd love to see that...
Spankster85 Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,709 Points:353,815 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:03:44 PM Ignore Spankster85 Report Abuse Good for them.
ekcbp Sophomore Author California Posts:145 Points:56,520 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:02:39 PM Ignore ekcbp Report Abuse I'd opt for suggestion by dlzastera
vjs3 Champion Author Denver Posts:2,526 Points:646,990 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:00:22 PM Ignore vjs3 Report Abuse Not in the budget.
Bud122CA Champion Author California Posts:7,456 Points:1,603,150 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:00:05 PM Ignore Bud122CA Report Abuse The problem is there still isn't enough stations to fill up and some are very limited opening and closing times.
dlzastera Champion Author Minnesota Posts:4,495 Points:1,020,420 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 11:58:01 AM Ignore dlzastera Report Abuse Convert your old truck and save.
slvrdo_dsprdo Champion Author Nashville Posts:4,681 Points:909,990 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 11:57:18 AM Ignore slvrdo_dsprdo Report Abuse Would be great for work trucks on work sites that can have on site refueling, or for trucks with a defined route.
CostEngineer Veteran Author Sacramento Posts:255 Points:139,955 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 11:56:51 AM Ignore CostEngineer Report Abuse Meh.
trytogetby All-Star Author Cincinnati Posts:864 Points:214,000 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 11:55:45 AM Ignore trytogetby Report Abuse ok
firechief Champion Author New York Posts:3,431 Points:2,064,200 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 11:54:50 AM Ignore firechief Report Abuse interesting
Tamas2evil Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:6,615 Points:1,138,420 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 11:54:11 AM Ignore Tamas2evil Report Abuse nah too big.
firefly09 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,483 Points:713,695 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 11:51:14 AM Ignore firefly09 Report Abuse No Thank You!