Diesel Jeep

Back in the days when the price of fuel and tailpipe emissions weren’t concerns to the common motorist, diesel engines ruled the road, offering great mileage and durability that ensured they’d last hundreds of thousands of miles. This was especially true for diesel jeeps: the jeep is the oldest off-road vehicle in history, and contracts with the US military ensured early jeep prototypes met strict requirements in off-road ability, towing power, and stability. Those characteristics are what the jeep line became known for, and subsequently civilian models have also strived to meet the same requirements over the past decades.
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In 2005, Jeep unveiled the liberty with a diesel under the hood but that model is no longer available. In 2008 Jeep unveiled their newest creation, a concept car that includes a 1.5-liter three cylinder 115 horsepower diesel engine in a two-seat open-air vehicle. The diesel engine is for recharging the batteries for the electric motors mounted on both axles. With only 10 gallons of gas, it is estimated you will get over 400 miles before the next fueling is needed. Other Jeeps that are currently in production with diesel engine includes the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland and Unlimited. [...]