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With its rapidly growing
portfolio of ENVI-powered
electric vehicles, Chrysler LLC
is inspiring a personal mobility
revolution, creating a new
generation of responsible,
no-compromise Chrysler, Dodge
and Jeep® vehicles for consumers
who care about the planet’s
future and want to take care of
it.
Chrysler will produce at least
one of these vehicles for North
American markets in 2010 (and
European markets after 2010),
with at least three more models
to follow by 2013.
Between its ENVI electric-drive
vehicles and GEM neighbourhood
electric vehicles, Chrysler
expects to have 500,000 electric
vehicles on the road by 2013.
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV
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.
“One of our goals at ENVI is to
develop electric-drive solutions
for every segment and for every
customer,” said Lou Rhodes,
President – ENVI, and Vice
President, Advance Vehicle
Engineering, Chrysler LLC. “An
electric-drive Jeep Wrangler
brings ultimate fuel efficiency
and ultra-clean transportation
to a market segment whose
consumers want to explore the
environment to the fullest.”
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV
prototype is a two-wheel drive
Wrangler. However, Chrysler’s
ENVI organization is exploring
four-wheel-drive, in-wheel
electric motors to demonstrate
the full reach of the Company’s
advanced electric-drive
technologies.
The Wrangler Unlimited EV also
uses an ENVI Range-extended
Electric Vehicle powertrain,
consisting of 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 electric motor
produces 268 horsepower and 400
N·m (295 lb.-ft.) of torque. The
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV has a
range of 400 miles, including 40
miles of zero fuel-consumption,
zero-emissions, all-electric
operation.
Jeep Patriot EV
“The Jeep Patriot EV expands our
portfolio of ENVI electric-drive
vehicles and is just one more
example of what is possible
through the technology Chrysler
is developing,” said Lou Rhodes,
President, – ENVI, and Vice
President, Advance Vehicle
Engineering, Chrysler LLC.
“Moreover, the Patriot EV
provides socially responsible,
advanced electric technology in
the industry’s most capable
compact SUV.”
The Jeep Patriot EV features a
refined and clean front
appearance to match the refined
and clean powertrain. The
signature Jeep grille features
vertical accents, and the front
fascia is a separate component
to help set the grille apart.
The use of body-color paint,
blended with matte black B- and
C-pillars, visually creates a
smooth and elongated profile.
The unique wheel design and size
gives the Jeep Patriot EV a wide
stance which combines with the
paint treatment to produce a
sporty form. The interior of the
Jeep Patriot EV features all of
the elements introduced in the
refreshed 2009 Jeep Patriot.
Dodge Circuit EV
The Dodge Circuit EV displays
bold exterior and interior
styling with outstanding
performance, zero gasoline
consumption and zero tailpipe
emissions.
The Dodge Circuit EV design
screams pure sports car from
every angle. The Dodge Circuit
EV’s profile demonstrates
perfect proportions for balanced
handling, placing the driver and
passenger midway along the
wheelbase. At the front of the
vehicle, the distinctive Dodge
crosshair grille splits the
wind, sending it over the long,
low hood and cleanly over the
windshield and cockpit. The
body sides feature a deep
scallop, providing visual depth
and also a functional rear-brake
air duct. At the rear, the
functional elements blend with
design to create a uniform
finish.
“The exterior styling of the
Dodge Circuit EV mates bold
Dodge styling to the
no-compromise performance
attributes of an all-electric
performance sports car,” said
Ralph Gilles, Vice President –
Design, Chrysler LLC. “The Dodge
Circuit EV offers an extremely
fun-to-drive, expressive sports
car without fuel consumption and
with virtually no impact on the
environment.”
The uncomplicated interior of
the Dodge Circuit EV delivers a
combination of pure function and
athletic refinement. The cockpit
design puts complete control of
the car at the driver’s
fingertips. Nestled within a
leather-covered instrument
cluster are two primary analog-face
gauges. A digital display
conveys information regarding
the electric-drive system.
The Dodge Circuit EV delivers
all of the convenience features
of a performance sports car,
including premium sound system,
power windows and door locks,
air conditioning, speed control.
Propelled by a completely
electric ENVI drivetrain, the
Dodge Circuit EV posts
impressive performance numbers:
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0-60 mph in less than 5
seconds
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¼-mile in 13 seconds
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Top speed of more than 120
mph
Perhaps the most impressive
Dodge Circuit EV number,
however, is zero. That’s how
much petrol the vehicle consumes
while providing exhilarating
sports car performance. It’s
also how much tailpipe emissions
are produced.
The Dodge Circuit EV utilizes
just three powertrain
components. These include a 268
horsepower 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.
Working with the latest advanced
lithium-ion battery technology,
the Dodge Circuit EV has a
driving range of 150 to 200
miles between charges – more
than triple the average daily
commute of most consumers.
Recharging the vehicle is a
simple one-step process:
plugging into a standard
110-volt household outlet. The
recharge time can be cut in half
by using a typical 220-volt
household appliance power
outlet.
The Dodge Circuit EV offers
driving enthusiasts a
performance sports car that can
be driven to work every day –
without consuming petrol or
producing tailpipe emissions. |
