 Jeep shows off Wrangler EV! |
CNBC has an article online about Chrysler showing off some new ev concept vehicles recently. Four vehicles were shown off, ranging from an egg-shaped "pea pod" all-electric vehicle intended for "gated communities" to an extended range Minivan with a system similar to what is used in the Renegade concept and the up-coming GM VOLT. What really caught my attention though, was the Wrangler ev! It's an extended range hybrid electric vehicle, again similar to the Renegade Concept and VOLT in that it can run up to 40 miles on purely electric power, then a small internal combustion engine kicks in to extend the range to 400 miles.
Check out the full video.
There was also a full electric Dodge branded sports car, ala the Tesla Roadster, that appears to be based off the new Lotus Europa, looks pretty dang cool.
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| dyg | Posted: 2008/9/30 18:19 Updated: 2008/9/30 18:19 |
Just popping in   Joined: 2006/4/28 From: Metro Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 10 |
 Re: Jeep shows off Wrangler EV!Wow, sign me up! I've been asking for one of these for about 2 years.
I guess I'll wait a little on buying a Jeep, afterall. ------------ Dear Jeep, Don't drop the ball on this. Production of this will have me in one of your vehicle ASAP, especially if it's available in a Rubicon version with similar towing capabilities. Thanks, Bill |
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| MarkH | Posted: 2008/9/24 7:13 Updated: 2008/9/24 7:13 |
Home away from home  Joined: 2005/7/20 From: The Great White North Posts: 406 |
Re: Jeep shows off Wrangler EV! I must admit, it looks pretty slick --dare I say it's already in (pre-)production garb (as opposed to merely prototype garb).
 I guess if we're willing to pay $40,000 they'll build 'em. Wait! $40,000 sounds a tad steep! That extra $15,000 would sure buy a lot of gas!  The irony of this may be the following: remember that JEEP Wrangler was already being touted as one of the "greenest" vehicles on the planet, when considering it's entire (i.e., long) life cycle from womb to tomb... Sooo, would this new "greenmobile" be more or less environmentally friendly if its WHOLE life cycle is taken into consideration. There's no lead & acid in those baterries, is there?  Let the debates begin... I'm really wondering, like the Chevy Volt (estimated sticker $40K) how many will pay a premium for this? If ~100,000 gas-powered Wranglers are sold per year, would this vehicle even make a blip on the screen? |
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| myhotwheels22981 | Posted: 2008/9/24 0:30 Updated: 2008/9/24 0:30 |
Home away from home Joined: 2002/3/21 From: Posts: 183 |
Re: Jeep shows off Wrangler EV! Today, I stand Vindicated...This is amazing!!! I can't believe they did it...I guess the 'you talk, we listen ' website is for real...
Now Chrysler needs to build this Jeep, and many more like it. I am sure it would be trail-rated or they would have made a 'Nitro' EV'. |
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| Tvshooter | Posted: 2008/9/23 23:14 Updated: 2008/9/23 23:14 |
Just popping in Joined: 2007/9/13 From: Posts: 4 |
Re: Jeep shows off Wrangler EV! I am ready to order one now!!
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| Chop110 | Posted: 2008/9/23 15:51 Updated: 2008/9/23 15:53 |
Just popping in Joined: 2006/9/20 From: Posts: 20 |
Re: Jeep shows off Wrangler EV! Exciting as the idea is, I am not so sure about an EV wrangler in water crossings. I already have enough problems with the electronics in my TJ when I navigate through a couple of feet of water. Imagine submerging all those batteries and their connections underwater.
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| 01TJ | Posted: 2008/9/23 15:34 Updated: 2008/9/23 15:34 |
Just can't stay away  Joined: 2006/8/25 From: Posts: 71 |
Re: Jeep shows off Wrangler EV! If any of these make it to market it will be a miracle or at least another 10 years.
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| MarkH | Posted: 2008/9/23 13:23 Updated: 2008/9/23 13:23 |
Home away from home Joined: 2005/7/20 From: The Great White North Posts: 406 |
Re: Jeep shows off Wrangler EV! Wait, this isn't new news!
Didn't Fisher-Price come out with an electric JEEP some years ago?  |
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| RUBICON | Posted: 2008/9/23 12:14 Updated: 2008/9/23 12:14 |
Home away from home Joined: 2005/7/13 From: Chandler, AZ Posts: 357 |
Re: Jeep shows off Wrangler EV! Why don't they put solar panels on top of the Wrangler's very flat roof to further extend the range of the vehicle (or if they build this, they could make it an upgrade option).
That would be great for those of us living in the Southwest. The panels could at least partially recharge the batteries while the vehicle is sitting in the parking lot while we are at work as well power the periodically cycling of the A/C to keep the interior temperature down. While driving the panels could still trickle charge the batteries perhaps to increase the range of the electric motor. There is a company that has produced a way to "print" solar panels that are relatively cheap. Chrysler should team up with them. Also, would replacing the small gas motor with a small displacement diesel increase the range even further? |
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| Brian_R | Posted: 2008/9/23 9:42 Updated: 2008/9/23 9:42 |
Quite a regular  Joined: 2005/11/28 From: Posts: 43 |
Re: Jeep shows off Wrangler EV! I'll take 1 Jeep and 1 Dodge please :)
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