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Dodge EV concept
Overview: This doesn’t even have a proper name yet, but it’s one third of the extended-range electric vehicles being touted by Chrysler as “production-intent” models (once there’s some cash in the corporate coffers). Range is said to be 150 to 200 miles. This two-seater sports car is based on the fiberglass-bodied Lotus Elise. An excellent choice, since the Lotus approach is all about being as light as possible. So the claimed zero-to-60 mph time of under five seconds and top speed in excess of 120 mph sound perfectly feasible from a flyweight car with 268 hp and 480 pound-feet of torque. Our take: A Lotus-based, rear-wheel-drive electric sports car? Haven’t we seen something like this before? Did someone just say Tesla? --Colin Ryan More in Autos: • Up to Speed: L.A. Auto Show news • 2008 L.A. Auto Show: Production cars • 2008 L.A. Auto Show: Concept cars • 2008 L.A. Auto Show: Green cars • 2009 Green Car of the Year finalists • Preview: L.A. Auto Show Design Challenge (Dodge)
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