Chrysler Says It Can Meet Future CAFE Standards With Help From Fiat

Chrysler Says It Can Meet Future CAFE Standards With Help From Fiat

Chrysler's green prototypes include plug-in hybrid Jeeps and Town & Country van and a Dodge Circuit EV .

In a press release distributed Monday, Chrysler confirmed a report we posted last month in which the bankrupt automaker said it will rely heavily on Fiat to develop a nationwide fleet of low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles.

"Chrysler's alliance with Fiat will initially deliver consumers a world-class small engine and overall powertrain technology that will rapidly bring to market even more fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly small cars," the company said.

These small cars would supplement a Chrysler-created line of electric and plug-in hybrid-electric prototype vehicles, some of which are shown here, that may or may not enter production.

The small engines developed with help from Fiat will compliment an all-new, high-volume V-6 engine made by Chrysler that the automaker says will deliver up to 8 percent improved fuel economy across the company's current vehicle lineup. 

Scott Doggett:  is an AutoObserver.com Associate Editor.