In their usual tradition for the Detroit Auto Show, Chrysler has produced a bunch of concept vehicles designed to exhibit their latest design and technology trends.The Dodge Zeo is a 2+2 sport wagon that demonstrates a new breed of muscle car. Destined for a younger crowd, the Zeo features an electric-only propulsion system with a battery pack that provides a range of 250 miles (400 km).The Jeep Renegade Concept is a small 2-seater suited for sunny-weather activities. With a chopped windscreen, a roll bar, cutouts in the lower portion of the doors and an interior that can be hosed out, the Renegade Concept is said to be an eco-friendly vehicle. It is powered by a 40-mile (64-km) battery pack coupled to a small BLUETEC diesel engine, and the result is a fuel-economy figure of 110 US mpg, or 2.1 L/100 km.
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Chrysler ecoVoyager Concept is a 4-door, 4-passenger vehicle designed for those who like elegance, simplicity and serenity. The ecoVoyager features a hybrid powertrain composed of a lithium-ion battery pack and a small hydrogen fuel cell that extends the range of the vehicle. The result is a total range of over 300 miles (480 km) and the only thing that comes out of the tailpipes is water.
photo: Sébastien D'Amour