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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Chryslers first electric car, set to be introduced late next year around the same time as General Motors Chevrolet Volt, will be a sports car with a zero-to-60 time of under five seconds and a top speed of 120 miles per hour. Power will come from a 200 kilowatt, or 268 horsepower, electric motor.

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GM's New Plan: Fewer Jobs, More Chevy Volt - Environmental Capital - WSJ

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Magazine Fund Data Europes Most Popular QUICK LINKS : Asia News China News India News India Elections Swine Flu Heard on the Street Weekend Asia Most Popular WSJ Blogs Search Environmental Capital Environmental Capital Daily analysis of the business of the environment by The Wall Street Journal. Close Home World U.S.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our friend Doug, of Tesla Motors Club fame, was at the event and went for a ride in the diminutive one, armed with a video camera to record the ride, the results of which we are happy to share with you after the break. Zytek (a UK based company) make the motor and drivetrain for it. from the Tesla Roadster.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

However, the electric drive portion of the vehicles, including the motor, electronics and A123 System lithium ion battery pack is identical. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers. Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

For extended range I guess one could carry a fairly modest generator set in the trunk to avoid ever being stranded. Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. Automotive.coms auto loan locator can help you get a lower new car finance rate.