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Ram Truck today announces that a new, more fuel-efficient model is joining its half-ton pickup truck lineup. The 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel delivers an EPA highway fuel efficiency rating of 33 mpg. HFE EcoDiesel’s city and combined mpg ratings are 23 and 26, respectively. The HFE designation, or High Fuel Efficiency, is Ram’s way of highlighting this model’s fuel efficiency.
“The Ram 1500 is America’s most powerful half-ton diesel pickup with 480 lb.-ft. of torque and the most capable light-duty diesel with towing capability up to 12,560 lbs., and delivers up to 1,000 miles of range on a single tank of fuel,” says Mike Koval Jr., Ram Brand chief executive officer, at Ram s new Fiat/Peugot parent renamed Stellantis.
New Ram 1500 HFE EcoDiesel Boosts MPG for 2021
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By Aaron Bragman
Ram announced today that a new model would join its 1500 full-size pickup truck line for 2021, and it will be the new fuel-economy champ in Ram’s showroom. The new 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel (
there’s a mouthful) will be rated by the EPA at 23/33/26 mpg city/highway/combined, according to the brand, making it the most fuel-efficient full-size pickup offered by Ram (HFE stands for High Fuel Efficiency).
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How Is the HFE Different?
Ram modified four main areas as part of the Tradesman HFE package. First is in the aerodynamics department, which sees a standard bed cover and a new front grille and bumper design; this improves airflow for less drag and better fuel economy. Different tires with low rolling resistance are fitted, as well, another way to overcome the factors that affect mileage. Finally, a 3.21 rear-axle ratio helps boost fuel economy by allowing the truck to c
Ram Introduces 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel
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Ram is adding a new model to its 2021 Ram 1500 lineup: the Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel. This model is the most efficient option in the lineup, as indicated by its High Fuel Efficiency designation.
The rear of the Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel
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The Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel comes with the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 paired to the class-exclusive TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. This engine delivers 260 horsepower and a best-in-class 480 lb-ft of torque. And, it gets 23 mpg in the city, 26 mpg combined, and a best-in-class 33 mpg on the highway. On one tank of fuel, the truck can drive up to 1,000 miles.
Ram Truck announced that a new, more fuel-efficient model is joining its half-ton truck lineup, which already consists of the most fuel-efficient 4x4s and the quickest, fastest and most powerful pickup truck straight from the factory. The 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel delivers a highway rating of 33 mpg..
Ram has unveiled a new and highly fuel-efficient truck that slots into its half-ton pickup line. The pickup is the Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel, and it's