The Hybrid Jeep EV, An Electric Wrangler Prototype

On Tuesday, on behalf of Chrysler LLC and Chrysler’s in-house hybrid technology design team, Chrysler ENVI, CEO Bob Nardelli unveiled a series of three “production intent” electric vehicles, one of which Chrysler intends to begin mass producing by 2010. Unfortunately, the consuming public will be held in suspense as to which of the three makes the production cut - at least until 2009, when preliminary models become available for commercial and fleet sales. While we await the final decision with bated breath, RideLust has decided to profile each of Chrysler’s ENVI vehicles individually, beginning with the most rugged [read: least like the loathsome Prius plug-in], the Jeep EV.

Jeep EV photo gallery after the jump

Tagged by Chrysler suits as an extended-range electric-vehicle [ER-EV], the Jeep EV is essentially a hybrid version of the Jeep Wrangler [though it bears an uncanny resemblance to the Jeep Commander from the rear]. In keeping with the Jeep Wrangler’s legendary off-road capability, the Jeep EV is equipped with a body-on-frame electrical drive train that individually powers each of the Jeep EV’s four wheels. To keep it green, the Jeep EV [like all 3 of the Chrysler ENVI vehicles], is tri-powered by an electric motor, a lithium-ion battery, and small gasoline engine integrated with an electric generator. By itself, the electric motor generates a whopping 268-hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, making it at least as powerful as any standard Jeep. Unlike any standard Jeep, however, the Jeep EV can average approximately 400 miles off of 8 gallons of gasoline, and another 40 miles relying completely on electric propulsion, consuming no fuel and producing zero emissions.

According to Chrysler, the Jeep EV was entirely engineered with to be the ultimate off-roading vehicle, intended to “…[provide] nature ambassadors with the ability to roam the planet and take care of it at the same time.”

We say: So, where do we sign?

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Fisker to bring 100mpg Plug-in Hybrid Sedan to Detroit

Fisker’s variant of the Plug-in Hybrid appears to be the most striking and elegant yet, but we will know for certain when it is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this January. Fisker, in their partnership with Quantum Technologies, have designed and are testing a very special car with some intriguing numbers. In All-Electric mode the Fisker Sedan will achieve 50 miles; which is what they have determined to be an average work commute. While in hybrid mode, which has an option between diesel or gasoline, the car has a range of about 600 miles. So do not worry if your daily commute is 75 miles because this car will just sip on a bit of fuel to carry you the rest of the way… so they say.

New technologies do not come cheap, though, and the Fisker will be no exception. (more…)

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The new Think car in the US?

Well possibly, the project that was once a Ford backed scheme, may be heading for the States, according to the CEO of Think Global, Jan Olaf Willums. There is a major movement in within the company as they attempt to establish a network of dealers who are willing to take the Think car on and market the second generation car, the Think City Mini car.

The Think City Mini car has been on trial in a few cities around the world and has now reached the stage where it needs to be built in numbers and distributed to a world wide market in order to gain the reputation needed for the company and car to survive.

Norway will be the first country to get the new car, quickly followed by the rest of Scandinavia, but this is not really good enough, they need to be in a bigger marketplace to get the name out, which is why as soon as it is viable the UK, Switzerland and Holland will be getting the car, however this will depend on the production rate and distribution. The idea may be good, but the price and availability also needs to be up to scratch.

It is the US where the ultimate goal is for Think, the huge market place and with many cities and States becoming very green aware, this could be the market that launches the Think car into the hearts and minds of the general public.

Source [eGM Car Tech]

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