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Every time I see this vehicle, I can not help but think that a Chrysler (even 2010s styling) clip on the front, and a less Euro cockpit (renegadish) would return 10x the sale numbers of this Fiat and 2x the Renegade. The high command view and smaller size is attractive to many drivers, those...
I do not disagree - the point I was trying to make was that there will be no Chrysler product in the next year or two unless they are warming something in the hopper to release.... like Apple did with their switch from Power PC to Intel decades ago - they kept the Intel version of their...
The chip shortage will likely be a short term issue. Before new EV vehicles can be brought to market (design, supplier setup, test runs, safety and environ testing) the shortage will be solves -or- brought onshore.
Unless the NA arm of Chrysler has been warming a 200, dart, commander like...
I'm not sure this has anything to do with Mary's leadership, but how it is handled could...
I'm not sure this is something to blame GM or Opel for - however they do have some accountability for their 3rd party outsourcers to remedy the situation
Makes you wonder if contracts for volume of parts have not been met (e.g. why did we have a Dodge Monaco, an Eagle Talon. Wonder if the Chrysler Voyager was to address that (among other things)
I assume Tesla (and Nikola and others) were not invited because they are already electric, and have very little change change (but a lot of benefit in terms of infrastructure footprint and consumer sentiment plus reduction in supplier costs due to higher volumes... ??)
I notice they continue to brand it 500 by removing the FIAT logo on the front? A way of selling the vehicle through various nameplates especially in markets where FIAT has a small dealer print (NA) ? Would you see a Chrysler dealer selling the 500e in the US, or a Dodge as a 500e in Mexico ?
From the whole picture view, is the entire system of harvesting potential energy (and the cost/impact of that), delivering that energy (transforming, hauling, transmission, storage), and consumption of that energy at the destination more sustainable (cost, environment, supply, efficiency)?
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I need to start thinking about outfitting my home with an EV port - have they standardized on the specifications for those yet - and look for Government bills to promote tax rebates if you have one installed (moreso than already exist).
I could see the 500X being a popular rental car in south Florida or California. I also could see them being used as uber or car service vehicles for people to take in the sights. I have to imagine Chrysler will take over where FIAT tried to be in N.A. (and I'm sure sales will at least 2x even...
Would that suggest you could reskin a sister brand vehicle for the (PH/B)EV market? Could you take the Grand Wagoneer and make it a Town and Country PHEV. Could you take the Jeep Compass and make it BEV ? Could you take the 500X and reskin it as a Chrysler Cruiser and make it EV?
Chrysler could use a Halo car if it wants to re-splash into the market.... I think a Prowler/Cruiser like model would be better aligned....
(food for thought - would the Cruiser been the success it was if it was the Plymouth Touring Cruiser)
Good point - you could probably get by with an even less number as the technology is tuned. I wonder if regenerative breaking w/ wind-turbine and solar charging are being investigated... The costs are high now - but battery power is not long term sustainable - it will have the nuclear problem...
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