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New Chrysler E-Rev (ENVI)

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The Jeep EV is a range-extended electric vehicle that couples the electric motor and the lithium-ion battery system with a small gasoline engine and an integrated electric generator to produce added energy. The Jeep EV has a range of 40 miles of zero-emissions, all-electric operation – no gas necessary. But for longer trips of up to 400 miles, the small gasoline engine produces energy to power the electric-drive system.
The 268 hp electric motor generates 296 lb.-ft. of torque in the Jeep EV. The instant high torque and the ability to control each wheel independently results in the off-road capability consumers expect from Jeep.
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The Chrysler EV, a fuel-efficient minivan for families on the go. The seven-passenger Chrysler EV is, like the Jeep EV, a range-extended electric vehicle that puts electric-drive technology in the segment-leading Chrysler Town & Country minivan.
The Chrysler EV can drive 40 miles on all-electric power, or 400 miles with the help of an integrated small displacement engine and generator. The Chrysler EV uses a 255 horsepower motor, producing 258 lb.-ft. of torque, providing zero to 60 mph acceleration in about nine seconds.


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The Dodge EV is a two-passenger rear-wheel drive sports car that offers high performance and zero emissions. The Dodge EV has 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 produces 480 lb.-ft. of torque, accelerating the vehicle from zero to 60 mph in less than five seconds, with a top speed of more than 120 mph.
The Dodge EV has a range of 150 miles between recharges – more than tripe the average daily commute. To recharge the vehicle, simply plug it into a standard 110-volt household outlet. Or the recharge time can be cut in half by using a typical 220-volt household appliance power outlet.
 
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So first Chrysler was going to do the dune-buggy-like Jeep Renegade. Then in September the "Jeep EV" was a converted Jeep Wrangler. Now they have changed their mind again, and plan to convert a Jeep Patriot?

Are they sticking with the hub motors (which make sense on something like a Wrangler... but not as much for a Patriot?)

Or is the Patriot not "instead of" but "in addition to"?
 
Detroit Auto Show: Chrysler ENVI Program Updated With New Models, Big Stickers, Bigger Dreams - Jalopnik

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If they do manage to sell or, more likely, lease one of these by then, it’ll most likely cost way too much money and be based on the Jeep Patriot, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV or Chrysler Town & Country EV. Those three use a Chevy Volt-like range extended electric vehicle setup (i.e. they’re hybrids powering the wheels through the batteries, but can recharge those through an on-board gas engine). That eliminates range issues, but not development costs and time, which are still major hurdles if the very public Volt program is any indicator.
 
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Read this:
The feds, who will put an initial $3 to $3.5 billion on the table, will own eight percent of Chrysler (and the Canadian government two percent). An additional $4.5 billion will be forthcoming...

And then this:
ENVI has delivered four battery electric Town & Country minivans to the U.S. Postal Service, and another 24 are planned.

And people get upset about Tesla asking for a loan!!!?


Oh yeah, Chrysler wants that too.
Expanding the program to 250 vans, as Chrysler has proposed, depends on Department of Energy grants the company hopes to obtain by June.
 
I heard on Detroit-centric Talk show Host complaining about Tesla's 6000+ batteries and how it could not work.

There are eight A123 batteries in the video. At what point does "too many" start?


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Imagine the Tesla did not exist. Now say this "8 Battery" scheme was announced. Wouldn't there be cries of "it'll never work" about that count?

It's EIGHT times more complicated!
 
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