The Dodge Zeo was a

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built by

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. The 2+2 car was shown on 14 January 2008 at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.

All electric vehicle

The Zeo was a four-passenger sport wagon, powered by a single

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with a

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. It is rear wheel drive and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.7 seconds. The vehicle had a range of between charges. It featured conventional

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in the front and rear hinged scissor doors in the back.

Plug-in hybrid

A series plug-in hybrid version was expected to have a only-electric range. The company said it expected to

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much of the production, had not selected partners, and had no timetable for production. In the event, the Dodge ZEO never saw production.

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Dodge Zeo ConceptChrysler to Show Dealers Electric Car
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Data and pictures of the Dodge ZEO
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