You know, I'll say it. I like it. If this is a glimpse into the future of electric cars, then i can buy into it. Realiability, price and range need improvements, but that's a good looking car. Because it's underpinnings are Lotus, you know it will handle as well. Tesla has been a miserable failure in the selling cars department, but I think they broke the ice properly.
For those of your who really hate electric cars hope that Chrysler actually makes it into production with one. If anyone can make something not work, it's Chrysler.
I remember the good old days, when automakers could put different grilles on different cars. Why does every thing have to have a crosshair or a fishmouth?
See, mister government man? We's all about the future 'n' shit! Jus' look at this E-lec-tric car we built and are "definitely" planning on producin'! Totally legit! Can we have some more gov't green, now?
Can I please have an electric car made by a company that just went bankrupt and was then thusly bought by an Italian car maker whose name is affectionately thought to stand for "fix it again, Tony,", and who was completely incapable of making the chassis themselves and so they got one from a third company?
@FormerlyPreferredCustomer: Oh God trying to decide between the two is giving me flashbacks to early November 2004 and trying to choose between W. and Kerry. I thought that was the ultimate decision between the lesser of two evils but somehow we've found the 10th circle of Hell: A battery powered shriek fest colored in bright orange and ego.
@ThreeLitre: Thats okay, its an electric vehicle with legendary Dodge reliability and amazing all-electric range. You'll never have to drive it anywhere, even if you own one.
@layabout returns: I like the color too. No need to be ashamed.
I saw one of these at the NY auto show and it really looked pretty good. Hope it actually happens.
Why oh why do they pick the largest vehicles in their fleet to sport electric drive?! It's like going to a bar and picking a girl to take home. Out of your whole selection, you pick Rammy, the 300 lb rugby player from Michigan. Why? Because you can.
Long-ass press releases in a scrollable box for user convenience. Bless you, Jalopnik!
@robot-shmobot: I would imagine the general form factor of a pickup truck or a van would be quite accommodating to an array of batteries. I would kind of agree with that approach, since you're basically starting completely over. Lots of heavy batteries need a big, heavy frame to support them, just like antique cars with the big honking straight eights. Ever seen a pre-World War II Cadillac?
Of course, I know the truth. It's because Chrysler has no intention of either competing with Toyota, or trying to sell any kind of compact anything. The Nardelli stink hasn't quite left the building yet.
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Oh, yeah, the two thousand-teens K-car.
How long before there is an imposter called Imperial on this chassis, which is also shared by a minivan?
(please, do not let his happen, again...once was traumatic enough, and made me actually want one of the last, square-trunk, Imperials)
AAAACCCCCKKKKK!!!!! I can't unsee it!
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Oh, and can I please have it in bright orange?
I Can?! Wonders will never cease!
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Are either of you University of Texas grads?
This color is inescapable in Austin.
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I saw one of these at the NY auto show and it really looked pretty good. Hope it actually happens.
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@robot-shmobot: I would imagine the general form factor of a pickup truck or a van would be quite accommodating to an array of batteries. I would kind of agree with that approach, since you're basically starting completely over. Lots of heavy batteries need a big, heavy frame to support them, just like antique cars with the big honking straight eights. Ever seen a pre-World War II Cadillac?
Of course, I know the truth. It's because Chrysler has no intention of either competing with Toyota, or trying to sell any kind of compact anything. The Nardelli stink hasn't quite left the building yet.
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Will Rutger Hauer be driving? That'd be awesome.