PluggedInto The World And Green With ENVI (NAPSA)—For consumers who care about the planet’s future and want to take care of it, a new generation of responsible, no-compromise vehicles is inspiring a personal mobility revolution. These electric vehicles utilize just three primary components: an electric motor to drive the wheels, an advanced lithium-ion battery system to powerthe electric-drive Future “no-compromise”electric vehicles offer a completely new driving experience. ages energy flow. The result is a completely new driving experience that delivers instantaneous acceleration and responsiveness while significantly reducing dependency on fossil fuels and CO: emissions. Chrysler has introduced five advanced electric-vehicle concepts/prototypes, while expressing the Company’s intention to broaden its all-electric and Rangeextended Electric Vehicle (REEV) portfolio across the vehicle lineup. This development is led by ENVI—representing thefirst four letters of “environment”—the Company’s in-house organization that was formed to focus on electric-drive production vehicles and related advanced technologies. “Chrysler’s ENVI1-powered electric vehicles will allow consumers to move away from their reliance on fuel stations and traditional maintenance,” says Lou Rhodes— Vice President-Advanced Vehicle Engineering and President-ENVI, “and instead enjoy a new, more socially responsible level of perfor- Between the Company’s ENVI electric-drive vehicles and GEM neighborhood electric vehicles, Chrysler expects to have thousands of electric vehicles on the road by 2013. The current concepts/prototypes include: Chrysler 200C EV concept— A sports sedan with 40 miles of all-electric range, this REEV is capable of a 400-mile total driving range. Jeep Patriot EV—Combines ENVI’s REEVdrive system with the industry’s most capable compact sport-utility vehicle. * Dodge Circuit EV—Boasts a range of 150 to 200 miles with zero gasoline consumption and zero tailpipe emissions. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV—A combination of capability and fuel efficiency that provides a glimpse into the future of a “Go Anywhere, Do Anything” vehicle. Chrysler Town & Country EV—Afuel-efficient family REEV that delivers 40 miles of all-elec- smoothness and efficiency—that today’s internal combustion enginevehicles can’t offer.” For more information on the next generation of electric vehicles, visit www.chryslerllc.com. motor, and a controller that man- mance—instant torque, quietness, tric range.
