A year after discontinuing the HEMI engine in its pickup trucks, Ram announced it will be returning the engine to certain models.

The V-8's resurrection comes as President Donald Trump's administration and a GOP-controlled Congress have moved toward cutting back stringent emissions and fuel economy standards, including those set by California. The reversal also comes as Ram has continually delayed launching its planned new electrified pickups.

The Ram Hemi is back. The 5.7L V8 returns to the half-ton pickup because that's what buyers want — even with less power than