Chrysler lineup likely to include more diesels in future, Zetsche says

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DaimlerChrysler will bring four diesel engines to the United States for Mercedes this year. Can we expect something similar for Chrysler?

We are installing BlueTec (diesel technology) in the Jeep Grand Cherokee. How far we will stretch this technology in the Chrysler product lineup is not finally decided at this time. But quite definitely, DaimlerChrysler, including the different brands, is serious in leveraging the opportunity this technology builds for the U.S. market.

In Europe, DaimlerChrysler already is selling diesel Chryslers and diesel Mercedes. Would it be a great cost effort to bring these models to the United States?

There are environmental conditions for the different markets in all regards, including legislation. Putting the motor into the vehicle is one thing; making it align with these requirements is something else. Nevertheless, we are going there.

Would we expect BlueTec to debut in Chrysler vehicles in the United States at approximately at the same time as Mercedes?

Yes, approximately the same time.