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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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. Postal Service for mail delivery.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

This has nothing to do with real economics and more to do with marketing, which is the black art of herding people into paying more for less. Zytek (a UK based company) make the motor and drivetrain for it. For this to happen there has to be a detuning process. This must be some kind of private venture.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A troubled company. For now, the Circuit has all sorts of EV appeal, but itll be up to groups that Chrysler cant control - the Presidential auto task force, the higher-end customer market, etc. - As a long time Mopar fan, seeing this company go under will hurt. Small size. New technology. An (expected) high price tag.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Or Cell phone companies agreeing on all cellphone using a mini-usb plug. China demanded this a few years ago for their market, and it was implemented quickly. This SAE spec would make it so you could go to a gas station and they would have the proper voltage and plug for your car. Neutral EGOvoruhk @ Apr 19th 2009 6:50PM Damn Apple!