Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Reply ↓ ↑ report 6 Zeph 10:32AM (4/25/2009) What they have to hide is the fact they are downgrading already fairly simple technology so as to artificially create value through scarcity. Merc wants the electric smart to perform badly, to have a short range and little power, so that it dosent eat up other products in the lineup.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

The head of Chryslers ENVI division, Lou Rhodes, told AutoblogGreen this morning that Chrysler is marketing this battery-only version of the van to commercial fleet customers who typically have shorter range requirements. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers. Looking for a better auto insurance rate?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Also, besides giving you the ability to charge at night when most utility rates are lower, future vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology may allow you to sell some of your stored energy back to the utilities. For extended range I guess one could carry a fairly modest generator set in the trunk to avoid ever being stranded.

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