Inside Ram’s Torture Testing for Their New Diesel Trucks

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Doug Killian from Ram discussing the rigorous testing processes for new diesel trucks.

What testing does a Ram truck go through before it ever reaches a dealership? We’re joined by Doug Killian, Chief Vehicle Synthesis Manager at Ram, the guy responsible for making sure every system on their trucks works together and survives real-world use. We talk about what goes into testing the new Ram diesel truck lineup, from engine and transmission performance to towing, payload, off-road durability, and emissions. Doug breaks down how these trucks are validated for harsh environments and long-term reliability before they ever reach customers. We also asked Doug, if he were ordering a Ram truck today, what engine, cab configuration, and trim level he would choose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Doug Killian

Topics covered

• Ram trucks
• diesel testing
• vehicle durability
• engine performance
• towing capacity
• payload
• emissions

Keywords

• Ram trucks
• diesel
• towing
• payload
• emissions
• vehicle testing
• engine performance
• off-road durability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ram

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