Dodge's HEMI Most Eco-Friendly Engine In A Half-Ton

[divideandconquer]

Dodge's HEMI Most Eco-Friendly Engine In A Half-Ton

Using EPA carbon footprint figures, SAE peak horsepower and torque, and published engine displacement, we evaluated the popular engines available in every half-ton truck to determine which engines offer the best compromise between power and environmental efficiency.
Dodge's "gas-guzzling" 5.7 HEMI came out on top because it produces significantly less carbon annually than engines with similar size and power.
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<http://www.autospies.com/news/Dodge-s-HEMI-Most-Eco-Friendly-Engine-In-A-Half-Ton-48277/>

Gee, it wasn't Toyota?

[thunder rising]

1. Just what I need to get me to the office ... ya'know with my Cowboy image intact

[Romulox]

4. May not need it to get to the office, but what's for lunch? nt

[guitar man]

12. lol

may not be the ideal vehicle for the office but I wish I had one for just a couple days, I have about 5 loads of brick to haul and I've got the 3.7 V6 :(

[Sinistrous]

2. How many other engines have "similar size and power"

to that beast?

[XOKCowboy]

3. Gas guzzling is right. My brother says his truck automatically starts turning into....

every gas station it passes. Price ya pay if you have to have a pickup for your business.

Hey at least it's green according to the article.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

5. "Gee, it wasn't Toyota?"

Oh, Toyota is still more environmentally friendly.

It's just that the Dodge has seventy more horsepower.

Notice in the article... the Dodge with the same horsepower as the Toyota produces more pollution.

[dhpgetsit]

6. I once saw a Toyota motor partly disassembled

I notices it was a DOHC with the spark plugs top-center, and the tops of the pistons were dome-shaped. In other words, it was essentially a 4 cylinder Hemi.

[divideandconquer]

20. Toyota's notorious for stealing others ideas

They copied the old Chevy Powerglide transmission part for part. Even the Prius may be stolen technology as this lawsuit alleges,< http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/daily-news/090908-Lawsuit-Threatens-to-Halt-Sales-of-Toyota-Prius/>

[jmowreader]

22. It was not.

A hemi engine has a dome-shaped head and the pistons are flat. Only Chrysler uses that engine configuration because it's a beloved engine for Chrysler fans--the 426 Hemi was a famous big block--but in the 21st century it's really not the best way to make an engine. You know Dodge Hemis need two spark plugs per cylinder to pass emissions?

[divideandconquer]

19. Give credit where it's due, the HEMI does well vs Toyota and even hybrids

The HEMI ties Toyotas best gas mileage engine in hwy gas mileage while simultaneously beating Toyota's most powerful engine in power.

<http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/sbs.htm>

[flvegan]

7. God but I do love seeing torque numbers in the 400+ lbs/ft again.

I know, I'm a horrible, hateful person.

[Buzz Clik]

8. It's got a HEMI?

[MichaelHarris]

9. yeaaa

I have one

[guitar man]

10. the hemispherical combustion chamber

manages a very complete and efficient burning of the fuel. And yeah, it does take a bit of fuel to turn up those kind of torque numbers ;)

[Schema Thing]

11. A friend has pulled 20 mpg on the highway in his

pretty damned impressive for a full size pickup.

[rd_kent]

13. What is ECO-friendly about a vehicle that not used for its intended purpose?

Most trucks and SUV's are OVERKILL because they are used as commuter vehicles, not load carriers or off-roaders, like they are designed for. But I guiess it makes people feel good to get 20mpg in their truck while commuting to work......

[MichaelHarris]

14. only use mine

to pull my camper or boat. Once in a very blue moon my wife and I don't get to pool so I take it about a mile to school.

[Romulox]

21. I dispute this. Just don't think it's true: "Most trucks...are used as commuter vehicles."

I think this is a made up "fact". :hi:

[armyowalgreens]

15. It's still a fucking gas hog.

[berni_mccoy]

16. There's an MPG rating for penile compensation? Holy shit!

[underpants]

17. Dodge makes the best trucks at least the heavy ones

Toyota is Special Forces approved though from what I understand

[Ron Green]

18. Need a truck once in a while? Don't buy one, rent it.

I wish I had a nickel for every wasted 4X4 parked in the driveways all over my town.