
DETROIT — Stellantis is resurrecting its popular V-8 Hemi engine for its Ram 1500 full-size pickup trucks beginning this summer. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The return of the 5.7-liter engine comes after the company discontinued the powertrain amid tightening fuel economy regulations and a company-wide push toward electric vehicles and more efficient engines last year under ex-Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares.
Main Idea: Stellantis is bringing back the Hemi V-8 for Ram 1500 pickup trucks after admitting that dropping the engine was a mistake.
Key Points:
Bringing back a gas V-8 may raise fuel use and emissions, which can add to pollution and slow the shift to cleaner vehicles.
Some truck buyers may get more choice and a lower-cost way to buy a Ram 1500 with a familiar engine.
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