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The Green Car Journal editors have spoken. Taking home the annual 2019 Green Truck of the Year award is the 2019 RAM 1500 pickup. The editors factored in a variety of vehicle specs including efficiency and fuel economy as well as a handful more traditional attributes like style and driveability. Putting the 2019 RAM 1500 over the edge was its new eTorque mild hybrid system that’s new to the lineup for 2019. Learn more below.

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2019 RAM 1500 Offers New eTorque Mild Hybrid System

The traditional alternator on the RAM 1500 lineup was removed in favor of a new eTorque mild hybrid system. it includes a motor generator and battery pack that help to power the pickup’s start/stop feature, short-duration torque in the crankshaft, and braking regeneration. In addition to the eTorque mild hybrid system, the RAM 1500 has also dropped some weight and upgraded its transmission system for more efficiency for the 2019 model.

What People Are Saying:

“The all-new 2019 Ram 1500 is a no-compromise pickup leading in efficiency, technology and durability, and our new eTorque mild hybrid system is proof that fuel economy and capability can coexist. We are thrilled to receive the Green Truck of the Year award, affirming our technological leadership in the truck market,” said Reid Bigland, Head of Ram Brand.

“The new Ram 1500 makes a bold statement with its overall design, functionality, lighter weight and notable efficiency of a full-size pickup. Plus, its use of electrification through eTorque mild hybrid technology in both the 3.6-liter V-6 and 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 is compelling in today’s pickup market. It is clearly a deserving winner of the title 2019 Green Truck of the Year™,” said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and greencarjournal.com.

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Visit your nearest Chris Auffenberg RAM dealer to test drive and purchase a new RAM 1500 pickup truck now. Chris Auffenberg RAM dealers include Auffenberg Chrysler of Herrin in Herrin, IL, and Auffenberg of Mexico in Mexico, MO. Let us know what we can do to help get you into the vehicle of your dreams today!