Based on J.D. Power data, fuel economy is what Wrangler owners are least satisfied with when it comes to their Jeeps. By happenstance, a brand-new vacation rental had this new eTorque engine under the hood, creating an opportunity for a real-world test of the mild-hybrid Wrangler turbo. ...
Dayco also supplies dampers for some versions of the world-famous GM small block V-8 engine, including the 6.2L V-8 used in the Chevrolet Silverado that won the award in 2019. The latest incarnation of the small block V-8, the LT2 used in the all new eight-generation Chevrole...
Ram says the Hemi eTorque motor’s prodigious 130 lb. ft. of torque (which is nearly one-third the peak output of the Hemi engine itself!) can start the engine in less than half a second and begin turning the wheels until it hands off acceleration duties to the engine. Indeed, we fou...
Introduced for the 2018 model year, the newest and most tech-infused Wrangler ever prepares for 2019 with a couple of new engine options. As the headline implies, U.S. customers will get the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 from the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 along with the mild-hybrid...
Because the eTorque system works through engine’s accessory belt and provides power through the engine crankshaft, it cannot propel the vehicle on electric power alone, hence the “mild” hybrid monicker. What isn’t mild is the amount of the power eTorque generates. For the V6 engine, the ...
The motor-generator unit attached to the crankshaft delivers 16 horses and 130 torques, but it never assists the V8 engine when operating near its peak ratings. Because of this - let's call it "engineering design decision" - the e-motor's output isn’t added to the...