Chrysler, U.S. work on a new engine that uses both gasoline and diesel

Last week we announced that Fiat obtained the majority stake in Chrysler and if you believe that the American brand will be killed is time to think again. Chrysler has just announced that in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Energy they are currently developing an experimental engine that uses a combination of gasoline
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veyron1001 - 6/6/2011 6:28:21 PM

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I would personally focus on lighter materials over an engine that uses diesel and gas. It sounds too expensive and yield minimal improvements.

theman440 - 6/7/2011 1:15:42 PM

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I'm sure they are listening to you...

truckman - 6/7/2011 2:09:57 PM

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This engine is very underpowered, the economy is ok, will this engine need more expensive maintenance? And the number one question is what makes this underpowered engine any better than a straight diesel? The diesel is more powerful and has the same economy doesn't it?

Joe_Limon - 6/7/2011 2:13:37 PM

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That's cool to see some innovation coming from Chrysler/Fiat. I wonder however if this is paired with Multi-Air, and as already stated, what advantage this has over a conventional diesel engine. I'd imagine that diesel fuel would allow for a higher forced induction pressure, but the power output and displacement stated doesn't really match up to that guess.