What Will the 2025 Ram HD Be Like?
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Im just not excited about cars and trucks as I used to be. the prices hurt too much.
For powertrain changes here is my prediction. The 6.7 Cummins diesel isn't going anywhere. There haven't been any rumors or leaks indicating that Cummins is working on a replacement for it. And Ram would lose a LOT of business by moving away from Cummins. We'll most likely see a 8-10 speed trans mated to it. It's time for the old 6 speed's to go away. On the gas side of things I think we'll finally see the 6.4 Hemi go away. This is where it gets interesting. Cummins has said they've been working on a 6.7 gas engine. Could that be the replacement for the 6.4 Hemi? I hope so, and it makes sense considering GM and Ford have both moved to larger displacement gas engines in their trucks. I don't think people want the 3.0 I6-TT in a HD truck.
That 3.0 i6 engine might be pretty stressed if it's used in a HD truck. That will affect the reliability negatively. Nobody wants their work truck broken down on the side of the road or always in the shop when they need it the most.
3.0 i6-Tt will not end up in hd. Not build to last as long and no one would buy in hd.
Actually, in this very comment section, there’s a rumor from some guy with “a buddy who works for Cummins in Spartanburg, SC…”. Will definitely be interesting to see what modifications are made to the powertrain in the next HD Ram!
An 7 or 8 speed would be great! I think that is probably the thing most people would want and some more power to close the gap would be awesome. Some hands free/ assisted driving while towing on the interstate would be on my wishlist as well.
This is what I think too. Cummins 8 speed. Wouldn't be surprised if the newish I6 Hurricane doesn't move into the power train line up.
A buddy of mine works at a Cummins plant in Spartanburg, SC. He told me they've been working on a "closed door" project at his plant for a little over 3 years now. He said they chose his location because its close proximity to the Giant Cummins plant in Asheville, NC and the ZF Production plant in Gray Court, SC.
I wonder if Cummins will make them a gas engine this time around.
Closed door so they can figure out a different way to cheat after they got caught lying being lying cheaters
@@9663muEPA over stepping boundaries. They didn’t cheat shit
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I bet all of them are “cheating” just have not got caught.
Can’t wait to see $100k base model trucks. It’s hilarious at this point.
Updated cab to the 1500, new diesel numbers, some form of a replacement for the 6.4l and some towing tech. Maybe a new trim level because people can’t already decide from the hundreds of existing trims. The fuel cell idea, while interesting, isn’t really a commercial option as hydrogen is expensive and availability is limited.
Ram has so many damn options, they should create a "Random" trim where you get $10k off a median MSRP and a completely random selection of features from across all trim levels, just pick an engine and go, could be fun lol
Ram HD is only HD that fits in my garage
You mentioned cab clearance with fifth wheels ford vs ram. My 2004 Dodge with shorter bed clears my fifth wheel no problem. My 2021 Ford has a nice dent in the cab from the same fifth wheel. The dimension to observe is not bed length but rather distance from back of cab to centerline of rear axle where the kingpin should reside.
My prediction is 8 speed zf powerline! ABOUT TIME!!!!
I would say a 7.5L inline 6 diesel with 450/500 HP, a 6.8L gas V8 with 450 HP, and a 400HP gas 3L inline 6 + 100HP hybrid HP with 500 HP combined.
The HD Ram will definitely move to the DT cab. They will need to add a Regular Cab (that will show up on the 1500 as well) DT doesn’t have a Mega Cab, but it’s competitive with Ford and GM cabs. I think Mega Cab is done.
I think they’ll migrate to a bigger 6ft bed. They COULD offer the PowerWagon with a Crew/5ft bed configuration to keep the wheel base a little shorter. I think the HD Rebel will be upgraded to match the Temor and ZR2.
I think the 6.4 Hemi/8speed will continue for now. They could surprise us with a tall-deck stroker to better match Ford gassers. The Cummins will finally get an 8spd, either from ZF (the 8HP MD) or the supposed Aisin MD 8spd.
I think we’ll see a HFC Promaster before an alternative fuel HD Ram, although H2 Combustion isn’t out of the question with tech from the Cummins Agnostic Engine.
Luv the "badasswilson" sticker. Justin was awesome!
Quick note: this video seems quite a bit quieter than other videos. With my YT volume all the way up and my PC at 50% I have to listen closely.
1500 cab, Cummins 6.7 diesel and gas (Cummins next gen 6.7 is fuel agnostic). 8-10 speed transmission. Don’t waste time developing a new V8 gas engine when Cummins has already done it on the 6.7. The 6.7 diesel is held back by its transmission. Lastly, Ram needs significant payload increases, if that means trashing the coil springs then so be it.
Love my coil springs on my Ram 2500… If you want leaf springs… Just upgrade to a 1 ton or better…🤷🏽♂️Problem solved…
ignore the 10k GVWR on the 2500 like GM did and you will have 1500lbs more payload on the 2500 on the door sticker. and you could still keep the springs.
And thats why you buy a 3500 if you need capacity.
I don’t really think the coil springs are holding it back, it’s that dumb 10k gvwr cap they have on 2500’s, Ford and GM have passed that cap ages ago on their 3/4 tons, Ram needs to do the same
It’s for licensing requirements,isn’t it?
As you and others have mentioned, i struggle to achieve EPA numbers with turbocharged gas😂 engines. But my Chevy 3.0 diesel and the v 6 and v 8 trucks i have had often excee🎉ded epa highway estimates.
Currently have a 222 Powerboost and an 04 Ranger in excellent condition with a strong but thirsty 4.0 v 6 and 4.10 gears. It is extremely reliable. I bought the powerboost used, and it's a great truck in xlt higb. Very comfortable and powered my house for three extended power outages. But wanting a truck camper so that might get traded for a 3500 Chevy Gas or diesel. They handle and ride fairly well. All these new half ton engines dont appeal to me yet as reliability is a key determination. I will hold off for awhile to see what the early adooters say about them. And i will trade my Powerboost before it comes out of warrenty.
Nathan, Great flat cap, but suggest you check out wool ones. I like Hanna Hats, but I’m sure there are lots of great companies out there.
The road to $150k
Breaks my heart man 😭😭
The road to me never buying another truck lol. They are doing this when the average working man's buying power has gone right in the toilet inflation is through the roof wages staying the same or lower food prices are through the roof housing costs are through the roof if anything the tech prices should be way down and so should truck prices but greed has never been higher and decency has never been lower bad combination! I hope people smarten up and say kiss my ass Ram and I hope the dealerships have thousands just sitting on lots rusting.
They are so far behind now that the next truck needs to be HUGELY different to make a splash. They NEED an all new gas engine option, or at least a heavily updated 6.4 Hemi with more power. They need new transmissions for the diesel models. They need a refresh on the sheetmetal also.
Where is the standard tranny ?
The standard A/T is junk New,
Pure Junk, pass😊
My guess it will have an updated Cummins I6 and a new 10 speed ZF or Aisin transmission. But most of the updating will be surrounding chassis
That’s right! Ram’s been using their gen4 chassis est 2009.75. Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, &5500 were facelifted in 2013, new for 2014 rear air suspension & 6.4L Hemi. They were heavily modified& lost 150lbs for 2019. They’ve gotten more hp & torque in the diesels every 10-18 months on avg from 2013 onward. 2:00 9:00 New mirrors & screens for 2023.
Greetings from Australia. We have finally had access to a limited Ram range that is converted to right hand drive locally.
I recently upgraded to a larger caravan with a 4000kg Max or GTM weight.
The current crop of crew cab 4x4 mini trucks all have a 3500kg tow limit.
I thought the offering from Ram Trucks Australia eg A well equipped Laramie 2500 Cummins 6.7 with up to 4500kg tow capacity on a standard license would be perfect. But when I look at the load carrying capacity of around 900kg empty from Ram and then factor basic add ons such as a front bull bar, tow hitch, full diesel tank, passengers and say the caravan tow ball of hitch download weight of 350 to 400kg, it goes over the load limit before I add the necessary item to place in the tray bed.
In Australia the only way around it is to spend more money on weight and licence upgrades to be viable. It boils down to the heavy stock or tare weight of the vehicle limits its usefulness.
I am really hoping to see them add a Ramcharger to HD lineup (assuming the 1500 version ends up performing well). It would likely be something introduced a year or 2 after the new HD lineup is first released.
I actually did a bit on a refreshed Ram HD in my podcast where I state that someone has made a digital rendering of it with the refresh 1500 styling which they should do with power upgrades to both the standard and high output Cummins engine and wanting a 8 speed auto over a 6 speed
Will the SST become available in the Power Wagon? That would seem to be a good match. I've driven it in the Grand Wagoner and was favorable impressed.
What about the transmission? Will they be going to an 8 speed or stay with the 6?
I'm mainly interested in the Power Wagon and how it's going to (eventually) evolve. Great video though.
I hope the body lines are a bit more square with a touch more First Gen DNA. Excited about the new transmission.
A new front end with the same old chassis and cab for 16 years! I'm putting in a Allison in my old one and I will keep on trucking.
I just hope for the 1500 cab to be included in the 2500/3500.
I hope they utilize a revamped 5.0 cummins with some style of hybrid system inline for added torque to be similar to what the current 6.7 standard output is and for only 2500. Then for your 3500 and up 6.7 high output standard only.
I've got a 21 RAM 2500 Mega Cab. The Mega Cab is an awesome feature and I'm not sure why other mfrs haven't done it. The only thing I would change is maybe an 8-speed transmission. Zero complaints or issues as a RAM 2500 owner. If it's not broken, why mess with it?
The Mega Cab is definitely on the bubble if the cab gets migrated to the DT. It’s a lot of engineering expense and manufacturing complexity. Would be awesome to see the DT cab get a 6-10” stretch in the C-pillar for reclining 2nd row w/full leg room.
Ford and GM are happy to just have longer standard beds.
Diesel? If so don’t get rid of that 21. Last good year for the Cummins
@@SurelyYewJestthis.
Awe the mega cab, solving a problem no one had with a solution nobody wanted.
I was going to say Cummins did a prototype engine hydrogen that was a 6.7. It was the same motor as the diesel just some of the internals was changed.
I really hope this is the future that replaces gas not EV's. Toyota seems to be comming out with promising results so we can hope for the best.
The gm diesel has a oil pan that is way too low for my liking
Liking the front end
Loved my 2016 Power wagon but 6.4L needs just alittle bit more power.
Headers
I have to agree, but I think it really only needs more from say 1200-3500rpm. Once she’s above 3500 it has decent power.
The 8 speed on the 2019+ power wagon helps I assume. My 21 power wagon with the 8 speed is totally fine pushing 35s. She's just very thirsty.
I like that they're finally adressing the transmissions in the HDs. The 68rfe has been the weakest link of that drivetrain. Ask me how I know. Unfortunately now just as we might get an offering from ZF, the graphite compacted block is showing signs of early failures. They've shaved off so much material and windowed so much of that block that there have been reports of bearing failures because the block is distorting under load. All to save 80 pounds off a block.
The 6.4 Hemi needs a power bump, especially since the 7.3 ford and 6.6 gm have relatively more power for hauling/towing
I would love to see a smaller diesel for the 1500 to compete with the 3.0L straight 6 diesel from GM. Something simple with good mileage and reliability.
Won't be significant changes to engine or chassis if it's coming this year is my guess. A new platform and engine typically go through years of spy photos and road testing before ever even being debuted. Could be some test vehicles out there but I haven't seen the news.
Good morning, boy... I wish Ram would work on a power trail deal with Catapiler or John deer.. I believe it would boost sales, and both those power trains have such a strong following you would see migration too, Ram. I agree with you that Ram has to increase cab size, same as Ford, it would make a big difference. ON a side note, they need a new Gas, hydrogen, battery motor as well I'm talking about 8.0 gas with turbo or supercharger for real power options.
The 6.4 gas is outgunned severely by the ford 7.3 gas . The 8 spd is great but needs more hp and torque from the gas engine. The tremor retains all its payload and towing capabilities but the power wagon isn't much more than a halfton truck.
Create a 1500 power wagon model with the 3.0 HO hurricane, and I'll be super happy. If not, bump it to the 2500 HD chassis, same engine, PW model . If the 3.0 intercooler location negates a winch in the bumper, I'm out.
I would think the 3.0 Hurricane would fit fine in the HD. It already has to support 1200 lbs of Cummins straight-6.
The reason the hd cab is the older cab instead of the updated cab like on the 1500 is they didn’t design the new cab with a single cab option, and having a single cab is pretty much required in the hd segment for chassis cabs and fleet trucks
Dodge needs to have a Compound Turbo Cummings with a 8spd auto. That would put that HP around that 550 -600 HP mark easy. Then the torque would be around 1200-1300 ft Lbs. The gear options should be 3.55, 3.73 and 4.10s. The 4 door crew cab short bed should be 7’ with the Mega cab. Take the Mega cab off and that would give you a 9 ‘ long bed none mega cab on the same frame. I Like the coil overs on the 2500s. They just need to put like a 3 stage coil overs at all 4 corners to increase the payload but keep the ride quality. A 3,200 - 3500 payload on a 3/4 ton 4 door 4 wheel drive would be a sweet spot for a diesel. $65k would be a good price. No truck on the planets is worth $100 plus thousand dollars. I payed $160K for my house 2019 and it’s 2500 sq feet.
I’ve had three 5th gen ram HD trucks . And i won’t buy another until they make a larger cab like the competition
What sways me away from Ram with the diesel is the transmission in the 2500. The other guys have a 10 speed that’s been pretty reliable
The 8 speed ZF commercial grade tranny looks like a beast on paper when paired with the 6.7
Hey guy's, what do you know of Cummins designing their current generation of motors to be converted to hydrogen? And also what about a Ramcharger HD?
I'm waiting to see if Dodge Ram is going to get that 10-speed Allison Transmission behind that Cummins motor if they do that's going to be awesome and to upgrade the chassis and upgrade the cab and everything else needs to be upgraded also like you said in your video I'm waiting to see what they're going to do I'm in the market for a brand new 3500 if Dodge gets that Allison Transmission dad's going to be a game changer
@TFLnow Andre Is that an Airforce or a CIA coin below your monitor? LOL The AI rendering looks pretty good i do hope they are close to the real thing.
I don't know about anyone else but I have been fill out there surveys. Suggesting they need to add a compound set-up. If tuned right that should reduce Nox. Stop putting there home made transmissions in them and put one HD transmissions in them. Increase there payloads across the board, add a bed for the 4500, and increase there quality. I do remember seeing a video Cummins put out. About working on getting rid of the egr.
What is the chances the CEO has my name! I'm hoping for some excitement from RAM in the coming months with models and hopefully some affordable models/trims.
Like to see a compound turbo on a 6.7 Cummins with a 10 speed transmission on a mega cab with a long bed and change the style for the grid here so that bolt that’s on the bottom doesn’t fall off in the number six cylinder cause havoc that’s what I like to see
I hear you guys say ford is up to 1200 lbs of torque or whatever and 40,000 tow capacity and I roll my eyes through the back of my skull. It’s unnecessary for 99.9 percent of people. Hot shots are mostly at 26,000 lbs to maxed for regulations. Let’s see a company make the “unsexy” choice of making a truck where you actually make your main focus efficency and reliability then in turn cost. These are by far the three things that I most interested in. I drive a 2019 Ram Cummins I tow 7,000-10,000 lbs everyday I have it all stock. If I could change anything it would be fuel mileage and reliability. I will be selling this truck when my third part warranty is up. I have about 3 years left and 50,000 ish miles. I have owned the truck for about 2 years and put about 33,000 miles in it.
Right after I got it at 86,000 miles it needed a new transmission (covered by Ram warranty) $9000 charge to Ram, $1600 emissions repair (100$ deductible for me) $10,000 bill from dealer shop for , three transmission leaks, two oil leaks, CV Joint, EGR problem, turbo actuator control and a partridge in a pear tree (another $100 out of my pocket. I will milk this warranty for all it’s worth and wouldn’t dare own this truck without one. I spent $4400 on the ENDURANCE warranty (their highest one) the truck was in the 50 ish thousand dollars. If I did t have these repairs covered I would be out over $20,000 this is not including oil changes, brakes, tires, fuel filters, oil filters other standard maintenance. Not to mention massive fuel pump recall. I will either be buying an older Chevy/gmc or a newer truck with warranty again after this. New trucks are scary expensive cost of ownership while be freakishly expensive from the start.
what's up with your audio? I had to turn my volume all the way up so I could hear you guys.
Cummins is also developing a 6.7L gas engine, which would be a solid replacement for the 6.4L
They need a lot of updating mainly power train
I believe they haven’t changed cabs yet because the heavy duty trucks are made in Mexico. I think if they were made both at the same plant then the cab would’ve already carried over to the..
Nobody wants the HD Rebel. Seemed like a great idea but to put the Cummins in it and the payload is back to sucking. Payload is decent with the Hemi and the price isn't bad but overall towing number is not great without the diesel and the off road capability is not nearly as impressive as the power wagon.
The discount on them is the deepest out of all the Ram HDs right now.
They need to put a column shift to back in the gas trucks
Have Ram bring the mega cab over to cabin chassis. They will sell unlimited numbers of trucks to Hoy Shot Truckers. Elite Carriers Sales Recommendation.
WIth the EPA cracking down and the Cummins lawsuit. I think they will introduce the new 6.7 Cummins Gasoline motor with 310 horsepower and 660 Foot pounds of torque. I hope so anyways. I love straight sixes.
660? Fords 7.3 displacement doesn’t even break 500. Plus that much power on gas would cut into diesel sales.
Yes 660 torque, it will be a gasoline turbo. They already have test mules running around with it.
@@MrTnesmith they wouldn’t put a turbo on it. That would kill longevity and turn almost all HD buyers off from buying it.
It would get 5 mpg
@@jamesgranato2186 with direct injection, it will match the 6.4 hemi probably.
Cummins and Allison transmission have been in a rumour for years, any word on that?
I would like to see a ram 3500 rebel
Give me one of the old power wagons with a 6bt Cummins
I wish they would make a Ram 4500 non-cab and chassis, with a pickup bed to compete with the Ford F-450 non-cab and chassis.
They do have a truck that competes with the f-450, it's 3500. Don't get caught up on this name versus that name. It all boils down to GVWR. They're both 14, 000 lb gvwr trucks
Ram heavy-duty I'd like to see either a 8-speed or a 10-speed transmission.
And as far as the power wagon they need to go to a 35 no questions just do it
In 1990,I was at gm proving grounds (Mesa az) dropping off some Cadillac's..saw a 89 1-ton with a cat in it..then security guard slammed the hood..I wonder,what could have been.
A kid I went to school during that time period , his dad worked at gm proving grounds and he told me the same thing I believe he said it was twin turboed also
one word... EXPENSIVE!
The problem I see (besides the exuberant prices) would be these manufacturers chasing a beauty pageant trophy. Of course we want a nice looking vehicle, but I don't need something so elegant I won't take it off blacktop. I want a truck to be capable, but I don't need the best numbers, I need reliability. For me, I have a a 20' trailer and 44hp tractor as my heaviest load. I'm not buying a truck that will strain to make this load, I base my purchase on handling the job with ease. Therefore, I don't care if brand A has 10 more ft lbs of torque, both will perform.
I love my 2023 Ram 2500 Mega Cab, it just needs to get better fuel mileage however adding the 10 speed to Ford and GM still has not improved fuel mileage my Ram is still as good or better. I don’t need more power just better mileage.
Love my MegaCab.
10 speed auto, 4wd auto, four corners air suspension is my wish list.
Agreed. If they cant give a 2500 with 4wd auto I'll go to GM.
Ford moving to aluminum throughout the body ended up being a dud move. The trucks are still in the same general weight range as GM and Ram, and the panels are harder for body shops to fix, let alone the fact that you need to find a shop certified to do repair work on that material.
Don’t really need to update the power plant. Ram already out performs on the dyno compared to other models they put what they claim. Others overstated what they actually make. Ram can tune the 6.7 to make 520/1325 easily. Seen enough tuners do this on dynos.
I don't know what dyno pulls you've been watching, but the ones I've seen in stock form truck versus truck The Dodges are behind.
Also, yeah it's pretty easy to make big horsepower and torque on any modern diesel engine like you've stated. It's a whole other animal to get it to make those big numbers, and tow 40,000 lb safely, and pass emissions regulations ( which we know they've been struggling with as of late).
There is a video showing how the actual numbers compare to their claimed power and ram came out on top and actually put out more than the competitors. This was a few years ago though.
Why doesn’t Nathan have a office?
Its more of a cage ….
Did they fix the motor issue 🤔 with the TRX?!?!
You mean the 2025 twin turbo one I heard there dropping the TRX
All I want is a basic stripped down 3500 HD truck that is bulletproof.
I think the biggest weak link as far as their power train is is that slush box six-speed. Maybe throw a little extra horsepower at it but frankly I think the biggest Achilles heel is their transmission is just so slow and lack of gears.
As far as the cab yeah I agree they should have just put it on the DT platform, and for crying out loud give us a telescoping steering wheel that is ridiculous 70 80 $90,000 truck doesn't have a telescoping steering wheel. Secretly hoping they throw a manual in it. Extremely unlikely but one can hope. I did go out and test drive a nice Laramie but after the test drive I didn't see anything that truck offered that my Ford didn't already have or was better at especially the power it was a eye opener. I think in the looks department it's a better looking truck than the Ford and I don't know what it is about Chevy's seats but God they are the worst probably the most uncomfortable seats I've ever sat in.
I agree
Ram 4500 /5500 pickup. Big V8 that will tow a larger trailer. A HO engine offered in 4500/5500 for owners. Ram 6000 to compete with F600. We don’t need more HP or Torque in the Cummins, we need better fuel mileage. I love the bigger fuel tanks on my 5500. How about a smaller diesel for 2500 that can be put in power wagons and get 20 mpg+. Offer a stripped down work truck for fleet that an average person can afford!
What happened to the Allison transmission going in the ram HD
Gm has Alison transmission that won't. Happen
Actually that’s a Allison branded transmission built by gm
Ram should increase the displacement of their gas engine and add a turbo. Then their gas engine would be more powerful than the ford 7.3
I want a 6.7 cummins twin turbo and a 10 speed allison transmission 😮😊
I’d love to see a 3500 Cummins Mega Cab with a true 8 foot bed!!!
it better have 4 wheel turning!
Literal aircraft carrier 😂
@@SliderFury1 Doesn’t sound just awesome. Then you can put a full size Lance camper and if it’s just the two of you use the back of the cab for storage from the lay flat configuration. Of course it would be a HO Dually 4x4 that has been sent to Gale Banks to make that Cummins more efficient and more down low grunt. I bet that whole setup would be north of 225k.
@@hullihenfamily829 And it’s own dry dock!!! Lol!!!
And make it a 4500 ! To compete against the f450
What ever it is, it had better be cheaper, or they are not going to sell much.
Here is what RAM needs Tomorrow.
HD gas engine to compete with the Ford 7.3 Godzilla. How about a 6.7 twin turbo inline 6 cylinder gas engine.
Updated Cummins engine with more horsepower and torque.
Transmissions, Transmissions, Transmissions. I have to scream it from the top of my lungs. RAM HD needs a new 10 speed transmission ASAP. Their current transmissions just aren't cutting it.
DT cab, RAM needs the current cab from their half ton trucks on their HD trucks.
Tungsten trim in HD?
Cummins and Ram are not going anywhere. However transmissions are up for grabs. I would guess ZF will be the choice.
The cab is extremely long on the tooth. They should have saved enough money to by now, to retool for a larger cab. And add a full-size chassis under the mega cab, thereby allowing for an 8 foot bed.
Health sales where?
Yes. That’s right! !!!
An 8 speed transmission. The Aisin maybe strong but the tuning is terrible. Go down a hill off throttle and and no brake and it aggressively downshifts, its ridiculous. Concentrate on reliability, especially the emissions system. Many problems are associated with the emissions system, hence people delete them so they are not caught in the middle of nowhere.
I love the 3500 Ram with the 6 speed Aisin, but Ram has fallen behind. They need a new minimum 8 speed transmission with a Cummins putting out 1200 pound feet of torque. They need to update that powertrain. I am not brand loyal, I own 2 powerstrokes and a brand new Duramax. My favorite truck ever was an old Ram(5.9 Cummins) with a manual...
Your volume is not balanced evenly amongst your podcasts. For instance, your Jeep segment volume is fine, but on this podcast can barely hear you both. This is about Friday Feb. 16.
A lot of talk about hydrogen power plants but no talk about how and where your going to get said hydrogen. There's no public places that I know of at least.
Hydrogen will most likely be used for construction machines, farm machines, and semi trucks. You would most likely have hydrogen made just for those industries; the closest the average Joe would see a hydrogen pump would be at a truck stop. As someone who works in heavy civil, I highly doubt we [construction] will go battery electric any time soon as the logistics and power requirements are too big a hurdle with current battery technology. However, I could see hydrogen taking off in the next 15 or so years assuming the industry moves on one accord.
Well yesterday at the Miami boat show Yamaha released there Hydrogen powered outboard. With a partnership with ROUSH. I think this EV Trend is slowly dying.
Actually you can adapt any current gas station to also pump Hydrogen.
Wishlist: 6.7L Cummins I6 turbo gas, new transmission, bigger box 6'4" is too small, more payload in 2500.
Stalantes is the largest manufacturer of automobiles in the world why wouldn't they be able to make a diesel? In fact they probably already have a excellent diesel in a different market.
GM IS THE BIGGEST AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER
@@traciweisenbachCITB actually Volkswagen is number one Ford is number five and general motors is number six when you look at the world stage not Detroit
They do, Fiat powertrain technologies(FPT) is a big player in agricultural engines. However they would still have to go through the expensive and lengthy process of getting certified by the epa for road use if they even have anything that would fit a pickup. There’s also a new round of emissions regs due to take effect in 2-3 years, so IDK that anyone is going to be in a hurry to make big changes right now unless they are going to be doing it to be ready for the new regs.
Wish ram would just keep it simple and have a beefed up 2nd gen vp 44 6speed and for 60k
the hd rams need the bigger 1/2 ton size cab
First of all you did not touch on the gas option. For some reason as of 2023 you could not get the 6.4 BGE Hemi V8 in the Limited trim levels. And for 2024 you can no longer get it in the MegaCab. There are rumors of a brand new Hemi V8. That Hurricane HO will NOT cut it in the HDs. Next is the transmission. Will the Cummins get a more modern transmission vs the two current 6 speed options? Now. regarding size, one of the current selling points is that the current CC will fit in a garage. The Ford and GM CCs will not fit in most garages. Yes they should go with true 5th gen cab. Single cab, CC AND MegaCab. And I am talking about a MegaCab version of the 5th gen cab. I do a lot of camping and tow a 30' travel trailer. Been to many campgrounds and the RAM is one of the big choices. Especially the 3500 dually for fifth wheels. And the vast majority are MegaCabs. Why? Because when you are towing long distances and you have a family or you are taking guests, you want that back seat to be as comfortable and roomie as possible. The MegaCab is perfect for this. Not only having leg room, but also room behind the seat. Allows you to recline the seat. This is a major point to differentiate them from Ford and GM. You can not just go with what everyone else has. You need something different to stand out!
Agreed.. the mega cab stands out and offers something no other truck does.. For traveling families, reclining rear seats is a must with 4 passengers.. they just need a new transmission to stay relevant. Ford has jumped so far ahead in the numbers game it’s depressing.. i have a 6.7 2500 CC with the 68RFE & I love it..
The engine will make the power. The truck needs a transmission to handle it. So they can back off on the torque management.
All Class-8 and HD manufacturers have torque management… That torque management isn’t going anywhere… Diesel trucks are tools and needs to be used as so… For long durability…
I said back off, not eliminate. It would be nice for the engine to respond to the throttle better then what it does now, stock.
Cummins has a 8.3 inline 6 that goes in 5 yard dump trucks
It’d be nice to see the HO engine in the 2500
While it doesn’t surprise me....because well......Andre was involved. You guys missed the the ABSOLUTE number one question on Ram Cummins owners mind....Transmission. Really, you’re going to talk about hydrogen fuel cells in an HD, but not a new and more capable transmission? After ordering a new Ram every year since 2014, (after moving away from GM’s pussy HD front end) I bought a Powerstroke for 2023. Yes, I wanted the HO and all, but my main reason for changing was the transmission. The other two are just light years ahead in that category.