The Dodge EPIC was a

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created by

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. The EPIC was first shown at the 1992 North American International Auto Show. EPIC stands for ''Electric Power Interurban Commuter''.

Engine and Design

The EPIC powertrain features nickel iron batteries that can give up to on only one charge. The design was at the time more futuristic. Unlike any other

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, the EPIC had the modern oval-shaped body, this style was inspiration for the design of the third generation of the

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. This vehicle has been seen in the 1994 NBC TV series ''Viper''.

Reintroduction

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originally had plans to reintroduce the EV

, and introduced concepts such as the

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. The

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would have specifications that were similar to the EPIC. Chrysler killed off the plan in 2011, and sold its

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brand to the ATV and

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manufacturer

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shortly after.

References

ConceptCarz.com Info for the EPIC
* ttp://www.evalbum.com/4854 1999 Dodge EPIC

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