The projected 25% fuel economy increase is great for any car, but it’s even more significant in a vehicle that only averages 12 mpg. The savings should make a larger difference in the wallet of SUV owners than in the wallets of more ecologically minded hybrid buyers. Better mileage ratings are crucial to Dodge’s well being as stricter mileage standards are enforced by the EPA. A successful hybrid system could mean the difference between remaining viable while other platforms are developed or Cerberus having to scrap America’s third largest automaker before they really get the opportunity to turn it around.