Fiat and Chrysler planning an electric version of the 500
By Andrew C., 26 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
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ENVI, a special team within Chrysler dedicated to electric drive vehicles, has been displaying electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles at various auto shows the past couple of years but it has yet to launch an eco-friendly car into the market. We´ve received news reports that production of such a car from ENVI may be nearing. Fiat is said to be looking to build an electric version of its retro-chic 500, and Chrysler may be in charge of developing the EV powertrain.
An Autocar report quotes Chrysler board member Alfredo Altavilla to have said that the project is "going very well." He added that the electric powertrain would come from Chrysler's R&D groups.
Since the 500 will be sold in America through Chrysler dealers, many have concluded that the little Fiat would be an ideal first vehicle, which will directly compete against the electric Mini E. If ever the Chrysler-powered 500 does get created, it wouldn´t be the first. A British firm had already beaten it by unveiling an EV variant as a concept for the 2008 British motor show.
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