Chrysler will show some signs of life when it rolls into the Detroit auto show with — get this — an electric version of the Fiat 500.
Sweet!
Chrysler is bringing the electric 500 and a Lancia Delta sporting a Chrysler grille to the show, says Automotive News, citing “two sources familiar with the plans.” They’re just showpieces, and the sources tell Automotive News Chrysler has no plans to produce either one, but at least we’re seeing something outta Chrysler– even if it isn’t holding a press conference at the show.
We already knew Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne planned to bring the Fiat 500 to America, and if he includes the hot Abarth 500 in the deal we’ll ask to have him canonized. Chrysler reportedly disbanded its ENVI electric car team, but Marchionne’s plan included having many of those engineers work on other EVs.
The 500 — which, by the way, we love — is perfect for electric power. It’s small, it’s reasonably light and it’s perfectly suited to urban driving, so big range won’t be an issue. Finding room for the battery could be tricky, but that’s what engineers are for.
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