Chrysler ETV-1
The Chrysler ETV-1 was a passenger car produced by Chrysler as a test bed for motor and drive controls. With a motor produced by General Electric, it was claimed to be the "first ground up modern day electric vehicle design."[2]
| Chrysler ETV-1 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler |
| Production | 1979 |
| Assembly | United States |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | Electric subcompact car |
| Layout | Front engine, Front-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 31 kW (41 hp) |
| Transmission | ???-speed Automatic |
| Range | 112–193 km (70–120 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm (98.0 in)[1] |
| Length | 4,303 mm (169.4 in)[1] |
| Width | 1,669 mm (65.7 in)[1] |
| Height | 1,311 mm (51.6 in)[1] |
| Curb weight | 1,778 kg (3,920 lb)[1] |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | General Motors EV1 |
Specifications
Powertrain
The ETV-1 uses one 30.5 kW (40.9 hp) electric motor, front-mounted driving the front axle. Chryslers ETV-1 has claimed acceleration of 0 to 48 km/h (0 to 30 mph) in 9.0 seconds and a claimed top speed of 105 km/h (65 mph).
Battery
ETV-1 utilises a removable 'T' shaped battery pack, The Battery pack has a total capacity of ??? kWh electric vehicle battery.
References
- "Chrysler - GE ETV-1". All Car Index. 2011-02-20. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- Ingram, Antony (2014-01-27). "1979 GE-Chrysler Electric Test Vehicle-1 Up For Sale On eBay". Green Car Congress. US. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
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