Ram EcoDiesel Cruises 1000 Miles On A Single Fuel Fill

Early on in Dave Goldberg's February HotCars story he makes the statement, "Imagine driving from New York City with a full fuel tank and only having to stop twice to refill your vehicle on a journey to Los Angeles." When I try to imagine it, I can't help but think of all the times we'll need to stop for bathroom breaks and a bite to eat.

Naturally, he's highlighting the major feature of the 2021 Ram EcoDiesel. Fuel economy is what this year's Ram has been touting, and when you consider the size and Iron Man power, it's actually quite an achievement. The numbers speak for themselves. 33 miles to the gallon.

The Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel pickup isn't on the road yet. Ram Trucks unveiled what's coming in February so as to whet our appetites, much like a restaurant that allows its aromas to waft through the atmosphere to increase our hunger before a sumptuous meal.

The rating of 33 mpg is a pretty healthy stretch so that when its larger-than-passenger-car tanks are full, the range of 1,000 miles is easily attained. To sink home its message, the trucks will wear the HFE badge. 

For the record, 33 mpg is more than double what the Ram TRX supertruck can give you, which is rated at 14 mpg, which is still two miles per gallon better than a '72 Ford station wagon I used to own.

For what it's worth, the Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel has a rating of 23 mpg for city driving, which gives it a blended 26 mpg rating. Compared to its competitors the Ram is equal to Chev's 2021 Silverado 3.0L Duramax on the highway mpg and surpasses the Ford F150 Power Stroke 4x2 diesel by four mpg. Neither of these other two can provide the 1,000-mile range that Ram is touting.

The Tradesman is a rear wheel drive truck with a crew cab body. The bed is 5 foot 7 inches. The 20-inch aluminum rims contribute to the truck's effectiveness. Like the keys on most keyboards, your color options are limited to ebony and ivory, or as Ram puts it, Bright White Clear Coat or Diamond Black Crystal. Yes, there are more styling features you can get, but they will all be extra. Here's your MSRP: $42,240. Additional charges may apply depending on where it is being delivered.

We live in a time where energy efficiency is increasingly valued. You can see it in the efforts manufacturers are taking to continuously improve on the work that has been done these past three decades. 

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Ram EcoDiesel Pickup Promises 1,000-Mile Range

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