Chrysler Has EV: Check the 200C Concept

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Today on CNBC, Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli revealed a Tesla-like all-electric performance sports car called the Dodge ev along with three other vehicles operating either partially or entirely on an electric powertrain. The four vehicles are Chrysler's ENVI electric car program, and include an extended-electric Chrysler minivan, a new "gated community" electric called "the peapod" and a Jeep Wrangler four-door. The ev, the first of the four unveiled, not only operates entirely on plug-in power like the Tesla Roadster and appears to have similar performance numbers, also has some striking visual similarities with the Tesla. And why shouldn't it? While the Tesla's built on the Lotus Elise, the Dodge ev appears to be based on the Lotus Europa.

• Recharge on standard home 110/220 current — full charge in four hours on 220 or eight hours on 110.
• Eschews the Hemi engine for a lithium-ion battery pack.
• 0-to-60 time in under five seconds.
• Range of 150-200 miles.
• Unlike the Tesla, based on the Lotus Elise, the Dodge ev looks to be based on the Lotus Europa.
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This is also supposed to be in addition to an EV version of the Chrysler Town and Country as well as a possible EV Jeep Wrangler. It looks as though the EV thing is becoming a trend of sorts in Detroit, so we'll have to wait and see what Ford will offer. Lets hope it'll be an EV Fusion or an EV MKIII Focus...

Thoughts?
 
I understand someone like Rinnspeed not being able to afford a restyling when they tinker with a Lotus, but Dodge? They really couldn't've come up with something for their own lineup? They mentioned it on another forum, it's ironic that the Dodge EV looks more like a Dodge than a Lotus anyways, so it doesn't matter.
 
exigeracer
I understand someone like Rinnspeed not being able to afford a restyling when they tinker with a Lotus, but Dodge? They really couldn't've come up with something for their own lineup? They mentioned it on another forum, it's ironic that the Dodge EV looks more like a Dodge than a Lotus anyways, so it doesn't matter.
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Have you SEEN the mess Chrysler is in? It honestly surprises me that they were able to afford a Europa chassis, much less the EV technology.
 
Better question: Where the hell are they getting the EV bits and pieces from to begin with? To my knowledge, Chrysler hasn't had a functioning EV development program for a while... Unless of course Jim Press made it a big deal when he boarded ship last year.

Just had a thought...

With GM, Toyota and likely Ford dumping their cash into a single EV platform (usually a sedan or hatchback), is Dodge making a better decision by using their brand identities to sell specific styles and types of vehicles (Dodge sports car, Chrysler mini van, Jeep off-roader/SUV)? I think so.
 
Definitely something to think about. I might like to see a small (2cyl or something) engine for recharging the batteries in the larger vehicles, though, simply to extend their range that much further. A concept similar to the Green Goat, a 2,000hp yard locomotive that runs on batteries, but has a 120hp diesel to charge them during idle periods.
 
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Definitely something to think about. I might like to see a small (2cyl or something) engine for recharging the batteries in the larger vehicles, though, simply to extend their range that much further. A concept similar to the Green Goat, a 2,000hp yard locomotive that runs on batteries, but has a 120hp diesel to charge them during idle periods.
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You mean like the Volt?

I could see them selling this in California and other places. The lack of recharging on the fly capabilities will make it just as impractical outside cities as every other EV, but it might be good in busier cities.

Perhaps this technology comes from the Tesla? Maybe Dodge could have bought rights to use the technology (which I couldn't see) or maybe they bought their own Tesla and reverse engineered it or whatever.

My question? Where did they get the money to do this? Could this be a part of why they are in so much trouble (aside from just bad decisions in general)?
 
Talk about the most useless car to put electric technology into.

Dodge is done.
 
Now the others are starting to show up...

Que The Intro Music for the Chrysler Town and Country EV!

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Jalopnik
The next-generation power train blitz from Chrysler continues following the unveil of the Dodge EV with the Chrysler EV, a Chrysler Town & Country equipped as a Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV). Following GM's lead with the Chevy Volt, the Chrysler EV promises the same 40 miles on all-electric power followed by a recharge from an on-board generator (re: a two-cylinder gas engine). Considering the packaging advantages for batteries available with a big van, the claims seem almost easy to hit in comparison to similar claims from the Volt. Among today's unveils, the electrified minivan seems like the killer-app here, with the possibility of pollution-free kid hauling and a claimed 400 miles on eight gallons of gas (50 MPG!). Stay tuned for more as Chrysler continues to work out how to do this whole "PR thing."
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Well, thats a bit better. Good range too, spot-on with the Volt. Too bad the Minivan isn't exactly "popular" at the moment, but if there are people looking for more utility than a PHV Volt or Prius, this would be a good alternative.
 
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the Dodge ev appears to be based on the Lotus Europa
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Wow, I wonder how they came up with that piece of incisive, cutting edge undercover journalism?

Sarcasm aside, more EV sports cars are A Good Thing, even if I'd rather see EV put to use in something that's likely to contribute more to pollution, like they've done with the Town & Country above.
 
And we're officially official.

I wonder how much these are going to change before production. I'm guessing that a little EV or Volt-style hybrid won't need a huge gaping grille for the air a gasoline engine would need. And I don't think Lotus would be too happy of their design efforts being applied to the brand selling the worst cars today. It would be nice if the Jeep was just a regular Wrangler instead of that 4-door thing.
 
This Jeep is Electrifying...

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Not content to let the Dodge EV and Chrysler EV hog the electrified-concept spotlight, the Jeep EV makes its debut as well, complete with range-extended electric status and the possibility of monster rock-crawling capabilities. This Jeep Wrangler Unlimited gets a battery pack, an electronics controller, and a 268 HP electric motor with 295 lb-ft of torque, while the big gas engine is subtracted in favor of a fuel-sipping generator. The knee-jerk reaction to an electrically motivated Jeep might be to recoil in horror at the thought, but think about it for a second — maximum torque at zero RPM, a power source unaffected by orientation, and no engine noise to get in the way of your spotter's directions. Okay, the likelihood of hitting the Rubicon Trail with this baby is small, but the idea isn't that far out.
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And the tri-force is now complete. I tend to think that Chrysler is making a good decision here...
 
Odd that the Two-Cylinder engine will only get 50 MPG, but then again, it doesn't have to do much other than drive a small generator. Makes you wonder what, pray tell, GM is going to have inside the Volt.

So, big question then:

Will this woo more people away from the Chevrolet Volt?
 
Well considering the fact that Chrysler is offering a van and an suv, then it's quite possible.
 
Where the hell did Chrysler hide all of these things while they were working on them? This is big news, and I hadn't heard anything about it until a day before Chrysler announced it
 
Philly
I think the 2-cylinder bit was put in by YSSMAN to respond to there being any kind of small engine generator under the hood.
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Nah, thats from Jalopnik themselves. Makes you wonder who will be supplying the two-cylinder engines thought...
 
YSSMAN
Nah, thats from Jalopnik themselves. Makes you wonder who will be supplying the two-cylinder engines thought...
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Props to Jim then. 👍

Scooter engines maybe? There is no need for lots of power, as more power wouldn't help performance with only electric motors turning the wheels.
 
-> I like the idea of a car not traditionally sold here in the US being imported by an established marque like Chrysler. And the Europa was never sold in US, and yet DCX imported one here as a Dodge, excellent idea! It can be a basis on a production version of the Demon roadster (but w/ front engine-rear drive). :)
 
Electric cars in america are no good. We still burn fossil fuels to get electricity so how is it helping the eniroment or your wallet if you are still doing the damage somewere else. Now somewere else like in Europe it would make sense as most of their power comes from nuclear power plants. Just my opinion and it may be inaccurate.
 
No, you have a point.

The problem is that coal is cheap, plentiful, and doesn't have Nuke's stigma in the U.S. If it's not a Nuclear accident, it's nuclear weapons that get thrown into the argument.

Of course, if people knew about Coal's radioactive isotopes, (especially in the "Dirty" soft coal used in power plant fireboxes: if you see a steam loco or tractor, it's likely to be burning a much harder, purer variety,) they'd not be so keen on it.
 
Does anyone know if you could hook up an electric motor to a transmission like a normal gasoline engine?
 
Yes, I believe so. As I recall, the Tesla was to have a two-speed gearbox, but the first generation models will only have a single cog. Seems like it was mostly to aid initial acceleration, otherwise, it wouldn't need anything more than two gears. I honestly don't know how the Volt or these EV cars are getting their power to the ground, it would seem like a "traditional" CVT (can we say that now?) transmission would be used...
 
If so it seems like they could still make manual versions for people who want one...though space might be limited by the battery packs.
 
Apparently EV Problems Are Hereditary

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Jeep Has It Too

What You Need to Know:

- 40 miles of all-electric power
- Small gas engine to charge, alike the Volt
- 400 total mile range
- Out by 2010

Hmmm. As a model that gets similar range as the Volt, in this short of a time frame, I have to admit that its quite a feat for Chrysler. Interesting as well is the choice of vehicle, essentially a crossover, which some Americans may choose over a "regular" sedan.

EDIT

Dodge Still Has EV

*check the link*

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ORANGE! ITS EXTREME! AWESOME!
 
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