CHRYSLER EV

Chrysler launched today a series of three EVs (Electric Vehicles) of which we’ll start with the Chrysler EV. The Chrysler EV is based on the Chrysler Town & Country minivan and demonstrates the ENVI electric-drive technology.
The Chrysler EV combines the usual electric electric-drive components of an Electric Vehicle with a small-displacement engine and generator that work to produce additional electricity when needed.
The Chrysler EV outputs 190 kW (255 hp) and 350 Nm (258 lb.-ft.) of torque, enough to take it from 0 to 60 mph in less than 9.0 seconds. The Chrysler EV has a range of 400 miles on around 8 gallons of gasoline.
The Chrysler EV uses a 190 kW (255 horsepower) motor, producing 350 Nm (258 lb.-ft.) of torque, providing 0 to 60 mph acceleration in approximately nine seconds. The Chrysler EV Range-extended Electric Vehicle can drive 40 miles on all-electric power, and boasts a range of 400 miles on approximately eight gallons of gasoline. This makes the Chrysler EV the perfect fuel-efficient family vehicle.
Chrysler EV – Rear Side
Chrysler’s Electric Vehicles use three primary components: an electric motor, a lithium-ion battery system, 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. Frank Klegon said that the system was being designed for a 150-200 mile driving range, while 80% of Americans drive under 40 miles per day. “Electric Vehicles provide the opportunity to fulfill social responsibility, reduce dependency on foreign oil, and eliminate monthly gasoline bills, while delivering performance and utility that our customers desire.”
The Range-extended Electric Vehicle combines electric-drive components with a small gasoline engine and integrated electric generator to produce additional energy to power the electric-drive system when needed. This provides the positive attributes of an Electric Vehicle with the driving range equivalent to today’s gasoline-powered vehicles – with no compromises in performance.