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Chrysler Opens Dealer Orders for Natural Gas Ram Pickup

Bloomberg -- Chrysler Group LLC, the automaker controlled by Fiat SpA (F), is making its natural gas-powered Ram pickup available for sale to retail buyers, according to the head of the company’s dealership network.

Chrysler began allowing all dealers to order the Ram 2500 Heavy Duty CNG pickup in September, Peter Grady, vice president of network development and fleet, said in an interview. Chrysler, which initially made the truck available only to fleet buyers, joins Honda Motor Co. (7267) as the only automakers selling compressed natural gas vehicles to U.S. retail consumers.

“The dealers have been asking for it, they’ve been clamoring, particularly in the natural gas states and in some of these places where you’re starting to get infrastructure,” Grady said in an interview at his office in Auburn

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Skimo2012 Rookie Author Cleveland Posts:85 Points:101,610 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2012 5:07:34 PM Ignore Skimo2012 Report Abuse Infrastructure - ....basic physical and organizational structures and facilities....public-policy discussion was hampered by lack of a precise definition for infrastructure.... If you get rid of the "infrastructure"....just might work...
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,943 Points:2,112,640 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2012 8:35:31 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse "... in some of these places where you’re starting to get infrastructure ..." key word - SOME
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:7,049 Points:1,623,100 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2012 6:05:51 AM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse good luck without the infrastructure
cupboy Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:2,773 Points:1,117,300 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 9:27:32 PM Ignore cupboy Report Abuse Come to think of it, nothing made by Chrysler is useful. Maybe Ford will read this and come up with some ideas.
cupboy Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:2,773 Points:1,117,300 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 9:26:37 PM Ignore cupboy Report Abuse Unfortunately pick up trucks aren't really useful vehicles. If we could get some vans, like the E-250 with CNG, I'd consider one.
planetmail Champion Author Calgary Posts:6,470 Points:1,275,035 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 9:25:42 PM Ignore planetmail Report Abuse Sure natural gas looks like a good & cheap alternative, however prices will go up when the supply tightens up and inventories are dry. Just like the prices of the past before supply exceeded demand. At present natural gas producers & inventory storage holders are looking for anything to use up product to boost prices.
redbeard47229 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:668 Points:42,555 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 9:19:24 PM Ignore redbeard47229 Report Abuse this is not an expensive option conversion has been around for 20 years and not for a lot of money. you can build a vehicle to run on cng and gas at a reasonable price and the consumer has a choice.
ber5 All-Star Author Chicago Posts:664 Points:132,445 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 9:18:52 PM Ignore ber5 Report Abuse would be a nice alternative for pickup.
TDIdave Champion Author California Posts:5,038 Points:1,220,740 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 9:18:34 PM Ignore TDIdave Report Abuse Sounds interesting.
raj_fl Champion Author Trenton Posts:3,189 Points:724,005 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 9:16:19 PM Ignore raj_fl Report Abuse must be made feasable
mlmeng Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,615 Points:586,310 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 9:15:59 PM Ignore mlmeng Report Abuse Wonder where is the closest place to refuel?
Tegger Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,097 Points:1,641,835 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 9:13:49 PM Ignore Tegger Report Abuse OK
BrucePen Champion Author Ontario Posts:6,581 Points:1,357,840 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 9:13:34 PM Ignore BrucePen Report Abuse Great news. Now that the corrupt premier has quit and left the sinking ship that is Ontario. Maybe we can get the natural gas infrastructure rebuilt. This was a great program, until the Liberals killed it.
jad1960 Champion Author Gary Posts:1,535 Points:399,875 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 9:13:28 PM Ignore jad1960 Report Abuse A little late.
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:8,177 Points:1,221,800 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 9:11:42 PM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse The price of natural gas is going up. Chrysler waited too long.
Mikeyl Champion Author Cleveland Posts:5,147 Points:1,182,445 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 9:08:03 PM Ignore Mikeyl Report Abuse While I am not planning to upgrade my car or purchase from Dodge, this is a good thing. Movement in this direction by any of the car manufacturers is a good thing.
jdc17327 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,555 Points:197,565 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 9:06:02 PM Ignore jdc17327 Report Abuse great
swrestler Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,115 Points:1,567,175 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 9:03:48 PM Ignore swrestler Report Abuse Good For Them, But Where Do You Refill Their Tanks...
Mustache_33 All-Star Author Toronto Posts:900 Points:181,455 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 9:00:27 PM Ignore Mustache_33 Report Abuse hm
walkingtall Champion Author Toronto Posts:3,974 Points:1,116,705 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 8:59:07 PM Ignore walkingtall Report Abuse Good luck to find a place to refill them.
g747 Champion Author Mobile Posts:4,521 Points:929,670 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 8:56:42 PM Ignore g747 Report Abuse We need more stations to accomandate the new LNG vehicles.
mplato Champion Author Columbia Posts:8,229 Points:1,811,270 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 8:48:17 PM Ignore mplato Report Abuse oh my...this could be a good thing
WhiskersTheCat All-Star Author Austin Posts:795 Points:1,316,705 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 8:47:35 PM Ignore WhiskersTheCat Report Abuse Would make more sense for semi's to use natural gas. I am just not sure if there are enough fueling stations yet.
Taurus1 Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,115 Points:1,669,950 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 8:45:37 PM Ignore Taurus1 Report Abuse Interesting!
danlanman Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,312 Points:718,460 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 8:42:31 PM Ignore danlanman Report Abuse ok
gerreg All-Star Author Nebraska Posts:774 Points:1,643,030 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 8:40:58 PM Ignore gerreg Report Abuse ok
07skydriver Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,238 Points:978,765 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 7:58:41 PM Ignore 07skydriver Report Abuse Evade, elude, avoid, Dodge.
geezrtek Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,886 Points:427,735 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 5:10:59 PM Ignore geezrtek Report Abuse CNG is gaining because it's economically beneficial all around. No Gummint help needed. Article - *** out of 5
NemoIL Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,000 Points:1,308,245 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:46:57 PM Ignore NemoIL Report Abuse We had natural gas pickups in the 1970's, it is about time they made a came back.
tutaw Champion Author Kentucky Posts:3,575 Points:838,745 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:46:15 PM Ignore tutaw Report Abuse ok
sprocketsplines Champion Author Washington Posts:1,662 Points:856,640 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:42:39 PM Ignore sprocketsplines Report Abuse The natural gas-powered Ram pickup sounds like a winner especially since it can switch to a reserve tank of gasoline as a back-up.
Kato51 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:7,240 Points:2,159,790 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:40:59 PM Ignore Kato51 Report Abuse Good to see. We have enough ng for this.
trytogetby All-Star Author Cincinnati Posts:864 Points:214,000 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:39:47 PM Ignore trytogetby Report Abuse Yes I feel it will be hard to find a place to fill up. I'm sure a large company will come up with something there the only ones that have the money.
JOHNNY95206 Champion Author Stockton Posts:3,107 Points:356,105 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:38:44 PM Ignore JOHNNY95206 Report Abuse Æ If you like to know how to do this
knutzAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,248 Points:372,680 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:38:30 PM Ignore knutzAL Report Abuse Safety should not be this issue here as they have been around for years. Its the usually centralized filling options that will be a factor. Now is they had a removable tank option that would minimize the situation. Two onboard tanks with one removable so you could fill it weekly and still have the second fixed tank to suppliment your system. Just thinking out loud here.
Kmankeith Veteran Author Rhode Island Posts:459 Points:363,555 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:36:16 PM Ignore Kmankeith Report Abuse How safe are they and where do you fill them up?
katmandue Champion Author Detroit Posts:8,051 Points:2,130,120 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:34:18 PM Ignore katmandue Report Abuse Good luck finding a place to refill those tanks.
dpt Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,243 Points:2,199,170 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:34:16 PM Ignore dpt Report Abuse Apparently Fiat has some expertise in that line.
GatorGuy Champion Author Columbia Posts:2,220 Points:1,202,985 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:34:13 PM Ignore GatorGuy Report Abuse NG sounds like a good alternative.
joekool1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:1,099 Points:131,280 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:30:29 PM Ignore joekool1 Report Abuse just a fiat by a different name
outlaw329 Champion Author Austin Posts:7,601 Points:1,371,255 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:30:18 PM Ignore outlaw329 Report Abuse An excellent idea from the chrysler group and starting with the 2500 it will allow us to see what is happening with the mileage.
ruca2012 Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,039 Points:208,215 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:27:45 PM Ignore ruca2012 Report Abuse good
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,032 Points:795,320 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:26:58 PM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse Good alternatives.
firefly09 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,478 Points:712,720 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:26:06 PM Ignore firefly09 Report Abuse No thank you. I still ask.............what happens in a wreck?????
Alfied Champion Author Riverside Posts:7,920 Points:1,751,510 Joined:Jun 2001	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:22:59 PM Ignore Alfied Report Abuse Build the infrastructure and it will come.
ItisAJeepThing Champion Author Tucson Posts:19,725 Points:2,146,605 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:22:22 PM Ignore ItisAJeepThing Report Abuse GREAT! Hopefully it catches on and more companies follow with a wide variety of natural gas vehicles. The U.S. is the world's largest producer of natural gas. We should be pursuing the use of abundant, cheap and clean American natural gas in the forms of CNG and LNG as our PRIMARY alternative to all oil based fuels. It will be much better and cheaper than pursuing limited range all electric vehicles.
traumer Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,354 Points:1,334,450 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:19:45 PM Ignore traumer Report Abuse Good idea Fiat/Chrysler, better than a EV.
Jmac2008 Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,254 Points:877,140 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:19:39 PM Ignore Jmac2008 Report Abuse just something else to drive prices up for home heating this winter.
DR4URRV Sophomore Author Wisconsin Posts:238 Points:150,610 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:17:51 PM Ignore DR4URRV Report Abuse the democrats bought them...
nerde Champion Author Florida Posts:6,393 Points:1,309,720 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 4:11:20 PM Ignore nerde Report Abuse Hahah! Good one RoadKing95!