Concept cars by Chrysler at Detroit auto show
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007 in Chrysler
Chrysler decided to present its three concept cars at the Detroit auto show.
All cars are primarily powered by an electric motor system and advanced, yet-to-be-developed lithium-ion battery pack.
The eco Voyager concept, by Chrysler, allows a total range of more than 300 miles. The mid-size eco Voyager is a sleek, rounded one-box design - looking like a low-slung crossover vehicle. The Chrysler promises to be extremely roomy inside and really make the most of cab forward once again. A 200 kW (approximately 250 hp) motor would power the eco Voyager with enough gusto to reach 60 mph in less than eight seconds.
The Dodge ZEO is a four-passenger, 2+2 sport wagon and takes a nearly opposite design direction from the Chrysler, with a long hood, rearward cabin, and monster 23-inch wheels. And with a larger lithium-ion battery pack to yield a 250-mile driving range, plus a powerful 200 kW electric motor with the juice to rip out zero-to-sixty times of less than six seconds, it would be a pure EV geared for driving enthusiasts.
The Jeep Renegade concept is a little two-seater with a cut-down windshield, prominent roll bar, and an easy-to-clean, hose-out interior, and lightweight aluminium construction - along with, of course, good ground clearance and four-wheel drive. Before even considering that its powertrain yields fuel economy of up to 110 mpg, it seems like the perfect runabout for dune crawling, off-roading, and urban errands. So the propulsion system is electric, and it can go up to 40 miles on electricity only. There’s also regenerative braking, which in stop-and-go driving especially would help improve efficiency and extend the range.