BLUETEC Jeep® Grand Cherokee Engineering
Concept
The Cleanest Diesel Technology in the World Combined with Legendary
4x4 Jeep Capability
- DaimlerChrysler BLUETEC technology
is the cleanest diesel powertrain system in the
world
- Innovative system has the potential
to meet regulations in all 50 states
- Technology will be shared within
DaimlerChrysler brands
Jeep®
continues to revolutionize the sport-utility market by revealing today the
cleanest diesel powertrain in its class at the North
American International Auto Show in
“The BLUETEC Jeep Grand Cherokee engineering concept demonstrates yet another
possibility for ultra-clean diesel passenger vehicles in the U.S. and our
commitment to finding the right solution for our customers,” said Frank Klegon, Executive Vice President Vehicle Development — Chrysler
Group. “In addition to best-in-class tractive capability
and power, the BLUETEC Grand Cherokee adds the potential capability of best-in-class
diesel-vehicle emissions.”
The DaimlerChrysler BLUETEC technology will be capable of producing the cleanest
diesel vehicles in the world. These next-generation innovations have the potential
to meet the most stringent emissions regulations worldwide, including emissions
standards in all 50
BLUETEC is a host of DaimlerChrysler technologies for diesel passenger vehicles,
beginning with completely modern, efficient diesel engines. BLUETEC may also
include an oxidizing catalytic converter, a diesel particulate filter and
an innovative system for reducing nitrogen-oxide emissions — a selective
catalytic reduction (SCR) technology. SCR is an exhaust gas treatment system
that converts nitrogen oxides into nitrogen and water vapor by adding ammonia
as a reducing agent in a catalytic converter. These technologies can be used
in various combinations depending on the specific needs of the vehicle, packaging
and market requirements. The BLUETEC Jeep Grand Cherokee Engineering Concept
is built with all of these technologies.
Today’s clean-diesel vehicles improve fuel economy by an average of 30 percent
while reducing carbon-dioxide emissions an average of 20 percent over similar
gasoline-powered vehicles.
This variety of innovative solutions allows DaimlerChrysler BLUETEC passenger
cars and light trucks to be the cleanest diesel vehicles in the world.