I think that may be a misquote. I think they are refering to a Hybrid
Durango going to production.
http://www.daimlerChrysler.com/index_e.htm?/news/top/2000/t01026b_e.htm
The details are nearly the same.
Walt Felix
88½ Dakota Sport 4x4, 2000 Ram 1500 QuadCab Sport 4x4 and a 67 Barracuda
Coupe 340/4Speed
Walt@Walt-n-Ingrid.COM
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 08:18:46 -0700
From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
Subject: DML: RE: ELECTRIC Front Axle on 2003 Dak?
I've read a few things on these hybrids which should end up working pretty
good. It's not just Dodges. They're starting to build gas engine vehicles
with electric motors for the drive wheels. Kind of like boost w/o the SC.
i think the sooner we start getting away from fossil fuels, the sooner OPEC
and the fuel companies will realize they cut their own throats.
Ron
00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile
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From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Killerdak@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 8:03 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: ELECTRIC Front Axle on 2003 Dak?
Ok, i just snipped the following from a 4x4 list I'm on, can this be true?
Is this electric assist or only electric? Details, man, I want details!!!
In a message dated 10/25/00 3:48:21 PM, steveo@celito.net writes:
<< The 2003 4x4 Dakota will have its front axle powered by an electric
motor,
I heard on CNN last night. The 6-cyl gets 18mpg instead of the current
15mpg.
They also said that due to the torquey electric motor, it is faster off the
line. >>
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Dave Kilian -- Clayton, NC
'96 Dakota CC 4x4 3.9L 5-spd, 4.10, 4" susp/2" Body lift, 33" MT's etc...
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