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These solutions are a waste of money if you ask me. The hybrid systems really don't work in real world results. Chrysler doesn't need a whole new Phoenix V6 line to get better fuel economy, they just need to use the right technology with the right engines in the right vehicles. The SUV/truck line should get rid of the 3.7L Powertech and replace it with a V6 version of the 5.7L Hemi and keep the MDS offering. This would not only produce much better power, better fuel economy, but it would also lower costs since the 5.7L is supposively cheaper than the 4.7L to produce. This should also be used in the LX and LY cars instead of the SOHC multivalve engines. They should add VVT and Direct Injection to the 3.5L as well as the 3.3L and 3.8L and look into the possibility of MDS on those engines as well. They should also give the cars taller gearing to help as well and offer diesels throughout the fleet and lose the 2.7L V6.

Most of where the bad fuel economy comes from is most likely from MB. I would like to see Chrysler evaluated by itself. Also Chrysler needs a real economy car again.