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Detroit 2008: Dodge ZEO BEV concept live reveal
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The Dodge ZEO lies somewhere between it's Jeep and Chrysler concept siblings in aesthetic terms. Like its siblings, the ZEO gets drive torque exclusively from an electric motor, although this one relies entirely on electrons retrieved from an external source and stored in the lithium ion battery pack. No range extender for this sports coupe, if you don't have it when you pull the plug, you can't make it up along the way. The nearly horizontal windshield would likely present some significant issues with distortion although unlike the Volt concept aerodynamics would probably benefit.
Gallery: Detroit 2008: Dodge ZEO Live
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ug 5:36PM (1/16/2008)
More concept cars with conestoga wagon wheels.
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GoodCheer 6:52PM (1/16/2008)
The one thing that occurs to me about rear-view cameras (as opposed to mirrors) is that there is no need to have them on little stalks poking out from the A-pillar. If you put the camera on the rear edge of the front fender (especially on a design like this one with exaggerated front wheel fenders) you get to see cars that would otherwise be in your blind spot.
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Dave B 8:13PM (1/16/2008)
IMO a car like this could really change Dodge. What major offers a BEV? NONE! Run with you, you may be surprised. I won't hold my breath though.
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