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Chrysler announced today that
the Company and its ENVI (ENVIronment)
organisation have new
production-intent, advanced
electric-drive technology
packaged in three different
vehicles – one for each of its
brands, Chrysler, Jeep and
Dodge.
Chrysler will select one
electric-drive model to be
produced in 2010 for consumers
in North American markets, and
European markets after 2010.
Additionally, approximately 100
Chrysler electric vehicles will
be on the road in government,
business, utility and Chrysler
development fleets in the US in
2009.
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Electric Vehicle
Technology
Chrysler’s Electric
Vehicles utilise just
three primary
components. These
include an electric
motor to drive the
wheels, an advanced
lithium-ion battery
system to power the
electric-drive motor,
and a controller that
manages energy flow. The
electric-drive system is
being developed for
front-wheel drive,
rear-wheel drive, and
body-on-frame four-wheel
drive vehicle
applications.
“This technology
provides customers with
a vehicle that has zero
exhaust emissions and a
150 to 200 mile driving
range – far exceeding
most Americans’ daily
commutes, as nearly 80
percent of Americans
drive less than 40 miles
per day, or 14,000 miles
per year,” said Frank
Klegon, Executive Vice
President – Product
Development. |
Dodge EV
The Dodge EV development
Electric Vehicle is a
two-passenger rear-wheel drive
sports car that marries high
performance with zero exhaust
emissions.
The electric-drive system
consists of three primary
components: a 200 kW (268
horsepower) electric motor, an
advanced lithium-ion battery and
an integrated power controller.
The 200 kW electric-drive motor
generates 650 Nm (480 lb.ft.) of
torque. The instant high torque
of the electric-drive motor
delivers outstanding
performance, accelerating the
Dodge EV to 60 mph in less than
five seconds, with quarter-mile
times of 13 seconds. The Dodge
EV has a top speed of more than
120 mph.
Jeep EV
The Jeep EV development vehicle
is a Range-extended Electric
Vehicle that provides a glimpse
into the future of a “Go
Anywhere, Do Anything” vehicle
with renowned Jeep Wrangler
capability.
The Jeep EV Range-extended
Electric Vehicle uses an
electric motor, an advanced
lithium-ion battery system, and
a small gasoline engine with an
integrated electric generator to
produce additional energy to
power the electric-drive system
when needed. The 200 kW (268
horsepower) electric motor
generates 400 Nm (295 lb.ft.) of
torque. With approximately eight
gallons of gasoline, the Jeep EV
has a range of 400 miles,
including 40 miles of zero
fuel-consumption,
zero-emissions, all-electric
operation.
Chrysler EV
The Chrysler EV development
vehicle is a Range-extended
Electric Vehicle that
demonstrates another possible
application of ENVI
electric-drive technology in the
segment-leading Chrysler Grand
Voyager minivan.
The Chrysler EV combines the
electric-drive components of an
Electric Vehicle with an
integrated small-displacement
engine and generator to produce
additional electricity to power
the electric-drive system when
needed. This provides all of the
positive attributes of an
Electric Vehicle and extends the
driving range to be equivalent
to today’s gasoline-powered
vehicles – without compromises. |
