2008/09/30

Chrysler Goes Electric

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September 30, 2008
Autos Insider Newsletter Your weekly insight into the world of autos

Chrysler Goes Electric

Video: Chrysler's Electric Car Plans > >

GM Charges Up the Electric Chevy Volt

GM introduces the Chevy Volt, a sleek electric car capable of 40 mpg on a single charge
Plus: AutoBeat on the Volt

World's Fastest Production Car to Go Electric

SSC is developing the Ultimate Aero EV, a 500 bhp electric sports car that will come to market in late 2009

After-Sales Service Key to Retaining Car Buyers

A new study shows that owners are willing to buy the same auto brand again if they receive excellent after-sales service from the dealer

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Inside: This Week in Autos

Ben Franklin would have been proud. The end of September has seen significant announcements from both GM and Chrysler that each plans to bring a commercially viable, technologically feasible electric car to market by the end of 2010. Of course, they aren't alone. Toyota is also working feverishly to develop its own electric car, as are Ford, Honda and Hyundai. The question, of course, is can they do it? Check back in two years from now. Speaking of electric cars, the maker of the world's fastest production car, the SSC Ultimate Aero, said it was also getting into the electric car business too—and it will have 500 hp. Cool. Also, we looked at Mercedes' new hybrids, which is the company is embracing despite its historical push for diesel-powered cars.
Charles DuBow
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