The Chrysler ETV-1 was a passenger car produced by
Chrysler
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as a test bed for motor and drive controls. With a motor produced by
General Electric, it was claimed to be the "first ground up modern day electric vehicle design."
Specifications
Powertrain
The ETV-1 uses one electric motor, front-mounted driving the front axle. Chryslers ETV-1 has claimed acceleration of in 9.0 seconds and a claimed top speed of .
Battery
ETV-1 utilises a removable 'T' shaped battery pack, The Battery pack has a total capacity of
electric vehicle battery
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.
References
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Electric cars
Electric vehicles
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