FCA US LLC (formally known as Chrysler Group LLC, and hereinafter ?Chrysler?) was awarded an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funded project by the Department of Energy (DOE) titled ?A MultiAir�/MultiFuel Approach to Enhancing Engine System Efficiency? (hereinafter ?project?). This award was issued after Chrysler submitted a proposal for Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA- 0000079, ?Systems Level Technology Development, Integration, and Demonstration for Efficient Class 8 Trucks (SuperTruck) and Advanced Technology Powertrains for Light-Duty Vehicles (ATP-LD).? Chrysler started work on this project on June 01, 2010 and completed testing activities on August 30, 2014. Overall objectives of this project were
Demonstrate a 25% improvement in combined Federal Test Procedure (FTP) City and Highway fuel economy over a 2009 Chrysler minivan
Accelerate the development of highly efficient engine and powertrain systems for light-duty vehicles, while meeting future emissions standards
and Create and retain jobs in accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009