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Chrysler introduced three electric models

EV (Electric Vehicle) all around. Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler are new models that use green technology Volt.
Chrysler introduced three electric models Chrysler introduced three electric models

Chrysler introduced three electric models, Jeep EV, Dodge EV and Chrysler EV, which will use hybrid technology similar to that used by the Chevrolet Volt, Model of the GM. This means that models will have an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery system. For more power, electric vehicles will also benefit from a small turbo gasoline engine, you still one that's 1.4 Volt.

With only 31 gallons of gasoline Jeep EV will have a big enough range of about 650 km, of which about 65 km will be driven by fuel consumption reduced to zero, default zero emission CO2. If zero to 100 km / h accelerates in 9.0 seconds, the Jeep's speed will be around 145 km / h.

Jeep EV future will be the subject of a new project, a four-wheel drive Chrysler will have one electric motor for each wheel. With such vehicles also enter league Chrysler electric car manufacturers.

Future technology from Volvo - novel ideas for electric cars

Imagine a car whose body parts functioning as a rechargeable battery. A battery that conserves power braking recharges the plug overnight.
Future technology from Volvo - novel ideas for the future of electric cars at Volvo Technology - novel ideas for electric cars

Earlier this year, Imperial College London has launched a project to develop a composite material made of carbon fiber and polymer resin that could load and conserve energy faster and in greater quantities than a conventional battery. At the same time this material is very durable and flexible so can be shaped to allow the replacement of car body parts such as hood, roof or side doors.

The project included nine European companies and institutes. Volvo Cars is the only automaker to participate in this project with a budget of 3.5 million euros from EU funds.

The planned duration of the project is three years. In a first step will work for the development of composite material and define how it could be produced at industrial level.

"Our role is to contribute to the expertise of how this technology could be integrated in the future and to participate with ideas about the advantages and disadvantages in terms of cost and functionality," said Per-Ivar Sellergren, development engineer in Materials Center Volvo Cars.

Initially the material will be used to build the niche where the spare wheel is stored as such will be converted into a composite battery.

If the project is successful could use in many areas of application. For example, mobile phones could be as thin as credit cards and laptops could have a longer duration of use without requiring recharging the battery.