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FEV, Inc. to Unveil Dodge Caliber-Based Range Extended Electric Concept Vehicle at SAE World Congress

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A conventional MY 2009 Dodge Caliber. will unveil a Dodge Caliber-based range extended electric concept vehicle (ReEV) powered by a UQM propulsion system and generator at the 2009 SAE World Congress next week. Click to enlarge. A UQM PowerPhase 125 traction motor powers the wheels. Earlier post.).

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FEV, Inc. Develops 40kW Range Extender Unit

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FEV developed this concept to offer a viable solution to the limitations of current Hybrid Vehicle technology. Application of this technology in a production vehicle will change the way consumers view Hybrid Electric vehicles. —Gary Rogers. In April 2009, FEV, Inc. Earlier post.). In April 2009, FEV, Inc. Earlier post.).

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FEV, Inc. Partnering with EIG on Li-Ion Pack Development for Range-Extended Electric Vehicle Project

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for a Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (ReEV) project. The battery pack is expected to be demonstrated in a ReEV concept Dodge Caliber that was shown by FEV at the 2009 SAE World Congress. kWh capacity matches the USABC short-term goal for a 10-mile equivalent electric range PHEV.) ( Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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FEV Showcased Partner and Internal Advanced Hybrid Development Projects at SAE World Congress; Demonstrations of Capability

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FEV performed the full vehicle integration of the concept. FEV’s internal development project converting a Dodge Caliber to a full ReEV was designed to demonstrate its full spectrum of capabilities in hybrid engineering. Concept layout and development. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Hybrid controller development. Vehicle build.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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The vans themselves are based on the concept Town and Country EV that was unveiled last Fall by Chrysler. However, because of the duty cycle used by the Postal Service, which generally amounts to only about 18-20 miles per day on a fixed route, these vehicles are being built without the range extender seen on the concept.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Competition is going to force them to produce a comfortable, usable, extended range EV for that price, and I will just have to wait. ↓ ↑ report 7 jharlan 2:20PM (4/25/2009) You know, I still just have no use for a toy car at a real car price. o well I guess they think all yanks hate diesels.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. Today youd do it to be one of the first to drive the worlds cleanest extended range vehicle; in the future, youll do it because its an obvious and affordable win!

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