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Old 12-16-2014, 10:31 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Limited production vehicles are a horrible idea for a long term daily driver. Sorry, I'm a parts guy and I love parts availability.

My memory of the Durango hybrid was that it was more of a stunt than anything else. Chrysler was spiraling into bankruptcy, had a minor hybrid research program going on and slapped something into production to hopefully get some positive attention, or at least look socially responsible when begging Congress for money. Having fielded a hybrid, they stopped. The practical goal of the hybrid system was to boost the available power as much as they could while boosting the EPA rating enough to say that it had been improved. I mean, really- has Chrysler ever done more than they absolutely had to on mileage? It's not their thing.
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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