Chrysler, likely in response to Chevy’s recent announcement of the Chevy Volt electric car, has released an announcement stating that the company is in the process of developing electric vehicles that will be available to consumers by 2010. Â ENVI — a special team within Chrysler — has been leading the company’s development of both fuel-less electric vehicles and fuel-efficient extended range electric vehicles. Â The three concept vehicles that have been presented by Chrysler so far are:
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- Dodge EV: A two passenger sports car powered by a 200 kW Electric Drive. Â Chrysler claims that the Dodge EV will have an extended range of up to 200 miles and that its lithium-ion battery will be chargeable in 8 hours by a standard 110 volt outlet.
- Jeep EV: A larger ride with four doors, the Jeep EV is claimed to be able to go 40 miles without using a drop of gas. Â For those who need a greater traveling range, a gas powered electric generator can produce extra energy for the electric drive providing the Jeep EV with up to 400 miles of travel distance.
- Chrysler EV: Â A Town & Country range extended electric vehicle. Â According to Chrysler this mini-van will be able to get up to 400 miles of distance on just 8 gallons of gas.
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For more information on Chrysler’s work on developing a future line of electric cars visit the their EV SiteÂ
via Chrysler
