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Brian Spohn, assistant chief engineer for eTorque mild hybrid stop/start system, talks with WardsAuto editors (from right) Bob Gritzinger and Steve Finlay, Ram 1500 Chief Engineer Mike Raymond and WardsAuto editor James Amend.
Tom Murphy
Ram 1500 with 3.6L Pentastar V-6 and eTorque mild hybrid system creeps through wrenching terrain.
Tom Murphy
Engine-mounted motor generator gets power from 48V battery pack in Ram 1500 eTorque with 3.6L Pentastar V-6.
Tom Murphy
Editor Steve Finlay pilots Wrangler, powered by 2.0L turbocharged 4-cyl. eTorque mild hybrid system.
Tom Murphy
Editor James Amend shoots pictures of Wrangler as it slowly negotiates mounds.
Tom Murphy
Button in Ram 1500 with 5.7L Hemi V-8 allows eTorque mild hybrid system to be deactivated.
Tom Murphy
AutoStop on 5.7L Hemi V-8 in Ram 1500 saves 1.7 oz. (50 milliliters) of fuel every 90 seconds the engine idles.
Tom Murphy
Wrangler leans hard left.
Tom Murphy
Wrangler stays level while driver-side rear wheel articulates deeply into well.
Tom Murphy
Wrangler's 48V stop/start system allows engine to remain off for up to 10 minutes in ideal conditions.
Tom Murphy
In Wrangler, 48V stop/start system channels up to 71 lb.-ft. (96 Nm) of extra torque to crankshaft of 2.0L turbo-4.
Tom Murphy
WardsAuto editors James Amend, Steve Finlay, Tom Murphy and Bob Gritzinger with Wrangler.