Chrysler's plan to beat the Volt
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Chrysler's plan to beat the Volt
http://money.cnn.com/2008/12/15/auto...ion=2008121512
This makes a lot of sense! If they can pull this off for a minivan, we'll probably get one and put together one of the first gas extender trailers.
Bob Wilson
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Chrysler's strategy hinges on keeping it cheap. The carmaker will dispense with flashy designs in exchange for low cost and flexibility. And it plans to pile on more electric-powered models quickly once the program launches in 2010.
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Instead of making one, or just a few, electric-only models, Chrysler will sell the same models in both gasoline-powered and electric-powered versions. This low-cost, high-variety electric-vehicle strategy will play a big part in any comeback plan Chrysler may present in hopes of getting government rescue funding.
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Chrysler's strategy hinges on keeping it cheap. The carmaker will dispense with flashy designs in exchange for low cost and flexibility. And it plans to pile on more electric-powered models quickly once the program launches in 2010.
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Instead of making one, or just a few, electric-only models, Chrysler will sell the same models in both gasoline-powered and electric-powered versions. This low-cost, high-variety electric-vehicle strategy will play a big part in any comeback plan Chrysler may present in hopes of getting government rescue funding.
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Bob Wilson
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Re: Chrysler's plan to beat the Volt
I like the approach that Chrysler is taking. Just think of a Hybrid, or Electric Challenger....I saw some photos of a Hurst built Challenger and I was diggin' it! I know the minivan and pickups are probably the easiest to electrify or hybridize and are the staple money makers for Dodge. Hope they can stay afloat long enough to see some great work come to fruition.
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Re: Chrysler's plan to beat the Volt
It is a sad state of affairs right now isn't it. I HOPE that WHEN the confused and beaten 3 get the bailout money, they will not take it and run. I have read articles of the money already given to the finance sector that is not serving the original purpose and falling victim to greed.
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