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With all the nay-sayers around, here is the Chrysler side of the story:
https://www.chryslerllc.com/en/innovation/envi/overview/A PERSONAL MOBILITY REVOLUTION
Introducing five distinct vehicle platforms with ENVI’s electric-vehicle technology from Chrysler LLC. We’ve been hard at work updating the three ENVI-powered Electric Vehicles (EV) you first saw in September 2008. Plus we’ve added two more exciting products to our production-intent lineup. ENVI’s electric-vehicle technology enables a new standard of quiet, smooth and efficient operation.
What That Means For You
* No compromise on performance, agility, space and design
* Instantaneous acceleration and responsiveness
* Continuing to drive the way you drive today
* Being environmentally responsible
* Ability to own one of these electric vehicles as soon as 2010
* At least three more models available by 2013
How It Works
o ENVI’s all-electric EVs provide a 150- to 200-mile driving range on zero gasoline and no tailpipe emissions
o ENVI’s Range-extended Electric Vehicles can travel 40 miles on battery power alone
o The range extender is a small internal combustion engine and integrated generator that produces electricity that extends the range to 400 miles, using very little gasoline
o Overnight charging with a standard 110-volt household outlet
o Charging time is cut in half with 220-volt household appliance power outlet
Check out our blog for videos, photos and the latest on ENVI and more about this exciting technology.