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To: janetjanet998

Chrysler already showed similar technology. The on-board engine is only used to charge the batteries, not run the vehicle.

The Wrangler EV can go 400 miles on 8 gallons of gasoline or 50 mpg.

Using a turbine or diesel engine to run the generator would yield higher mpg.

22 posted on 06/12/2009 8:51:31 AM PDT by Erik Latranyi (Too many conservatives urge retreat when the war of politics doesn't go their way.)
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To: Erik Latranyi

That’s a cool looking vehicle!


26 posted on 06/12/2009 8:53:56 AM PDT by DonaldC
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To: Erik Latranyi

Indeed. Forget the battery pack and just use the turbine to drive a generator.


28 posted on 06/12/2009 8:54:31 AM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four fried chickens and a coke)
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To: Erik Latranyi
"Chrysler already showed similar technology."

That's a good looking vehicle. I suppose the only reason it's not in production is because the up-front cost must be exorbitant. If Chrysler would have had that two years ago, they very well may not be in the mess that they're in today.

30 posted on 06/12/2009 8:56:19 AM PDT by Big_Monkey
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