What is it? Engineered as a pure electric vehicle, the Dodge EV is a sleek, rear-drive sports car, reminiscent of the Tesla Roadster. The continuous driving range is 150-200 miles, and like the other prototypes, it can be recharged from a 110- or 220-volt outlet. The Dodge has a claimed 0-60 mph in less than five seconds, with a top speed in excess of 120 mph.
What is new or notable: Chrysler has unveiled prototypes of extended-range and pure-electric vehicles to demonstrate the technology applications developed by the in-house ENVI group (short for "environmental"). Simply put, the powertrains consist of an electric motor, lithium-ion battery, and a controller that manages energy flow. As demonstrated by the prototypes, the electric-drive system is being developed for front-, rear-, and four-wheel-drive applications.
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