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The ecoVoyager’s front wheels are driven by an electric motor, with power primarily supplied by a lithium-ion battery pack capable of satisfying a consumer’s typical daily commute of less than 40 miles. The electric motor develops 200 kilowatts (268 horsepower), enabling acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in less than eight seconds. A regenerative braking system captures energy that would normally be lost and returns it to the battery, making the Chrysler ecoVoyager concept a very efficient vehicle.

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The Chrysler ecoVoyager is probably closest to the sort of vehicle that Chrysler might in future build. It’s fuel-cell electric car, again with a 200kW motor, intended to appeal to buyers looking for elegance and simplicity. A one-box design with no B-pillars, giving unobstructed access. The fuel cells give it a 300-mile range, and the only exhaust emission is water.

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