Editors Pick! Now in demand for all electric cars Chrysler surges forward with the production of it's electric vehicles intended for consumer markets in 2010. The long awaited luxary 4-passenger sedan all electric vechicle range up to 40 miles and electric/gas for longer trips is finally in the works. Chrysler 200C EV Concept car is a beautiful masterpiece from its eco friendly water-based exterior finish to the roomy, oh so incredible interior, this is the best of the best with it's 400 mile total driving range. Addtionally, approroximately one hundred Chrysler electric vehicles will be on the road this year for government, business, utility, including Chrysler development fleets.
Chrysler's in-house organization focuses on the development of electric-drive systems for the future. ENVI, representing the first four letters of the "environment" leads Chrysler's electric vehicles and range-extended vehicles for the future.
Electric Vehicle Technology
Chrysler’s Electric Vehicles utilize just three primary components. These include an electric motor to drive the wheels, an advanced lithium-ion battery system to power the electric-drive motor, and a controller that manages energy flow. The electric-drive system is being developed for front-wheel-drive, rear-wheel-drive, and body-on-frame four-wheel-drive vehicle applications.
“This technology provides customers with a vehicle that has zero tailpipe emissions and a 150 to 200 mile driving range – far exceeding most Americans’ daily commutes, as nearly 80 percent of Americans drive less than 40 miles per day, or 14,000 miles per year,” said Frank Klegon, Executive Vice President – Product Development. “Electric Vehicles provide the opportunity to fulfill social responsibility, reduce dependency on foreign oil, and eliminate monthly gasoline bills, while delivering performance and utility that our customers desire.”
Range-extended Electric Vehicle Technology
The Range-extended Electric Vehicle combines the electric-drive components of the Electric Vehicle with a small gasoline engine and integrated electric generator to produce additional energy to power the electric-drive system when needed. This provides the positive attributes of an Electric Vehicle with the driving range equivalent to today’s gasoline-powered vehicles – with no compromises in performance.
Range-extended Electric Vehicles offer environmental responsibility without giving up driving range, comfort or utility.
TheChrysler 200C performance is impressive with 0-60 mph in approx 7 seconds with a top speed of over 120 mph. With energy recovering regeneative braking system to it's Lithium-ion battery this electric propulsion, rear wheel drive entended range electric vehicle is sure to please a lot of folks out there.
Get ready for a progressive look into the future of transportation.
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Ok, for you sporty types let's blast into the near future, like the end of this year?
Introducing Aptera!
Meet and greet this sporty new plug-in. The 2e is designed to charge overnight using your ordinary garage outlet (110v) so that it's energized and ready to start the new day with you.
Holding a wide grip to the road this unique three wheel design uses a three wheel based stance that makes the vehicle very stable, yet very agile. Push on the throttle, turn the wheel and the Aptera's neutral chassis carves through corners like it's on rails.
Your Aptera's nimble handling should be more than adequate to help you avoid almost any collision. In the unfortunate case that you cannot, feel secure in knowing your vehicle is equipped with a front impact zone fashioned after the systems that protect race car drivers in high-speed collisions. super-strong composite and aluminum safety cell to protect you and your passenger. They added airbags, aluminum door reinforcements and more just because we like overdoing it on safety.
(Credit: Aptera Motors)The composite can take a higher amount of energy impact, resulting in less damage, says McCammon. When you hit a steel panel with a hammer, it is permanently deformed. But when you hit a composite panel like the one Aptera uses to build its vehicles, the moment you remove pressure from it, the panel goes back to its original shape, he explains.
The secret behind the Aptera 2e's strength is its shell, which is comprised of material that is lighter than steel but three times as strong, according to the company's Web site. 
With a Plug-in-Play Smart Phone Connectivity it's time to put all those playlists to work. Simply plug in and your play music through the audio system, and with the push of a button, switch over for that important incoming call.
Be it scorching hot or absolutely freezing, you will approach your Aptera with confidence because you know that the solar cells on your roof are not there just for a fashion statement. They are there to keep your cabin at a welcoming temperature at all times.