ELECTRIC CAR Dodge ZEO Li-ion concept car

[The125kxman]

I dont like dodge, but if they make this car i will have a new respect for them.

[Solutionist1]

looks like a fat kid, too much bulge, not enough definition..

[rchuso]

No more bailouts until someone actually creates, markets, and sells an electric vehicle. This was a concept car 3 years ago. Where's the beef?

[draconpost]

it looks like a toy

[banacek8675]

That thing looks awesome. Long hood like the old style coupes except a short over hang in the rear which makes this thing look more like an all about function sports car. One thing I hate is excess over hang in the rear. Thats what ruins the look of the 2011 Mustang and Camaro. I want a sports car that looks fast not something that looks like it can hold my entire wardrobe in the trunk.

[marcheseDS]

Looks nice and again one to be never produced...pure sadism

Only drawback of this (and any other modern) car is the thick uprights holding the front glass, I barely missed a motorcycle just a few days ago, he was coming from the left on a roundabout and he was completely covered to my sight until the last second. Sure I have an airbag in that upright but I would prefer to see what's coming and avoid it instead!

[VRJensen1]

Pie in the eye? I think....Rather than let us enjoy one they'll just smack us in the face with it and not let us have any!...Blasted Oil Monopoly Barons!!!

[davisgreen2020]

@VRJensen1: That is sad indeed ! It is "Who kiiled the Electric car ?" film over again.. Dodge should stand up and be counted in caring and put this into production ! I have seen another video of this car and it was on show as a concept in 2008 !! It´s 2011 now ! There is NO good excuses !!! Make this car !!

[davisgreen2020]

Stop with the concept, Dodge !! Put this into production NOW !!! Could´nt they have this car on the road by 2014 !!?

[VRJensen1]

@davisgreen2020 They'd have to get that approved by their Oil Stock Holding Owners!...I don't think they'll go for it. There's too much money in their Oil monopoly!

[bartas94pl]

WTF ?

[claytonic88]

im sold on buying this car for my 16th birthday

im takin my lisense test in it

i gotta pass its green!

[MeketoaI]

Nice design. I'm sure they'll make the production model as ugly as hell, but oh well.

[klinok19]

The pricing and marketing for the coming revolutionary new breed of vehicles, the electric cars, better be smart. As an example, the brilliant design, and the marketing along with the price strategy gave the huge, unheard of before success to the venerable iPhone, skyrocketed on the market out of the blue and keep going up. The 90% of the success was that having the superior design and features on the iPhone the price point that Apple introduced on it was much much lower comparing with

[Driftage1]

If a concept can be designed like this, i don't understand why i public vote or small introduction is not invested in, regarless of how little companies wan't to move to alternative fuel methods, it's inevitable to happen because fossil fuels are running out. We have to move forward, so companies need to open their eyes and invest and steer their business models towards the future and not the past.

[smurfiain2K10]

i want to buy one and put a real engine in it

[shaddorry]

@smurfiain2K10 as long as it drives, there's a real engine in it.

or do you like fucking up this planet with oil and CO²?

i like to know, how many years will it take to see cars like this for sale by dealers?

[smurfiain2K10]

@shaddorry i like fucking it up

[MrNiteryder]

i hate concept cars so ugly why cant they build a normal looking electric car

[airbutz]

it would be about time that cars like that are supposed to be "COOOL" instead of anachronisms with v8 engines.. id prefer an electric bullet like that one anyway..

the problam is only.. where is the electric power coming from ?!

[shaddorry]

@airbutz charging spots in TEXACO?

[joesephwind]

Teasing us for 100 years, they should have let Chysler/Dodge die like they deserved to. They build fantastic vaporware, never put it into production. To bad they got bailed out. With just half that cash loaned to Tesla we'd see cars like this hit the streets.

[alcram]

That's an ugly mfker car! This car looks like it's going to starwars. Just like the Volt.

Tesla Roaster, Tesla Model S, Aptera, Leaf rest my case.

[MrVrsilvestrejr2008]

That is the Answer to the Global Warming. Go For it, start production.

How much it cost in US$???

It is for car. How about Trucks, tractors, trailer, etc. that need Diesel Engine for Heavy Duty???

[toussantlbisso]

This would have been nice to see in a showroom ! However ! Those Italians that took control of Chrysler KILLED the electric car ! Well they Killed the Chrysler electric cars anyway ! And they were So close to marketing those four prototypes too !

[MrJetjoe]

not only is the fox garding the hens but they wanting us to pay more for a car that has 4000 less parts is easer tomake and cheper to make the whole drivetrain is just batterys,speedcontrol, moter

[MACGuY2004]

I saw this car in person, at the Dallas Auto Show, a year ago, it's really a pretty car :D

[erichmmiii]

chevy has the volt not ford they have the ford nev you need to get you facts right

[terry1919]

what's really sad is that these E-Vehicles could have been under DEVELOPMENT as early as 1979.....

Thanks Ronnie Ray Gun

[nephil1977]

Cool as hell. But probably just vaporware. I don't see Dodge investing development money on anything other than big V8 trucks for a long time. It's been their bread and butter for years. Hard to change a business model that works, unfortunately...

[tsport100]

They just got bailed out for the 2nd time in their history by the US gov... I'd say their business model is broken.

[hal1992]

@tsport100 True. Good point.

[eastcoaster54]

@tsport100 and id say trying something ne could fix it

[ramblair32]

@tsport100 Even though they ran out of money in 08 and got bailed out, GM's top 7 execs were paid over 66 million dollars in combined salary and bonuses.... Figure that one out, cuz i cant!

[nephil1977]

I would heartily agree. I'd love to see electric drive technology make it to mass market. But, that is the excuse they'll use to keep making big trucks. It's the same "business as usual" mentality that made Ford take a nose dive. At least Ford is attempting to edge into the market with the Volt. We'll see how it does.

[mattbmx1234]

@nephil1977 big trucks and high liter super cars are awesome....we hand imports their asses back to em in shards... hence CTS-V Hennessey, Jeep Hennessey, ZR1 Vette, and Viper TT Hennessey... these hold the records and smoked EVERY import that came against them. The electric idea is cool.. but gas engines forever!

[VRJensen1]

Yeah I'm sure the Oil Companies and Congressmen take the auto exec's golfing on a regular basis. I did some math and 20% fuel increase = roughly $15 Billion in lost tax revenues yearly. and roughly $150 Billion dollars in lost gasoline sales. Oh and Exxon Mobil and Chevron own some of the hybrid Battery Companies. I think the Fox is Guarding the Hen house.

[sahaja75]

@nephil1977 times are different ! if they don't change, they'll lose their "bread" and will stay hungry ...

xD

[mdlman583]

Horse sit,the mirrors are way too small!

[nephil1977]

I think those are rearview cameras.

[torontomapleleafer]

That thing is fucking EPIC!!!!

[RonRhaunyD]

for me....the point of a dodge car is to have alot of power. think about it. this car is working with electriity.i think dodge will aim for hydrogen cars. So..... i don't know if it will go in production.

[CI9TK]

I can understand the leasing that Mini is doing, but people are ready to PURCHASE electric vehicles now. Any doubters will have their minds changed (as though they loved electric vehicles all along) once the performance and advantages are clear to them. Those of us who have looked into it are wanting one now.

[Grousuba]

FAKE!

[brightingsky2009]

This is an prototype, will this car go in to production? It looks realy hot!

[billdale1]

This is the 1st time I've seen this concept car-- love it, just hope it goes N2 production w/out lots of changes. Don't concern yrself w/ all the glass-- EVs R inherently more stable w/ a lower center of gravity since the batteries sit low N frame-- far less inclined 2 roll over N an accident as any SUV today is inclined 2 do-- roll-overs almost unheard of 25 yrs ago since cars back then all sat low 2 the ground & more stable. Also, a strong roll cage will protect you even if the glass breaks.

[nickizcool20]

i'd buy it but damn a rollover crash would suck with that big glass.....ouch..

[MachineOperatedBot]

I don't think it would be easy to rollover with this vehicle.. it's waaay too wide

[abcdefghiklmnop12345]

This is the one thing that really piss me off, the 3 detroit auto companies tease us the public with this awesome looking prototype cars and such. but never EVER MAKE THEM!, they just redesign the whole thing at the last minute and make them boring with 14" rims and 3 boring colors!

[litetheory]

Someone's controlling this car by remote control. hehe

[greenboy215]

I wonder why this car is so slow compared to the aptera.

[thekiwicanuck]

Aerodynamics perhaps?

[GloVermont2]

Dodge announced this week that they will roll out an electric vehicle for the masses. They further identified the manufacturer of the lithium ion batteries that will power the vehicle.

P.S. Ignore the bloody wanker.

[rdumont3]

Interior seems a bit too "science fiction" for my taste, but the body-work is very appealing. Still, wouldn't want to get that in a wreck... a lot of glass on that thing...

[polompon1]

I hope iraque winns this one though.....

[polompon1]

No i am so sorry,,it is real,,it's you thick fucking yanks that are not real,,get a grip on life man,,it's a toy car made on a computer,,,is that all you need though,????????

[Jcashrulez]

wtf are you trying to say ? Here ill be british, you yanks rubbish trash yankys rubbish bloody rubbish yanks. Thanks, glad british people learned new words since ww1.

[quadracer1992]

i dont understand what youre saying, but this car is amazing in my opinion.

[polompon1]

God,,just look at the perfect shadows off the wheels man,,,,,it's a computer job you thick cunts,,it aint real billybob,,heheheh,god knows i wished i lived in the states man,,i could sell youaalll your own piss,,heheheheh

[jaspermets]

real nice car

[CJurasin]

Mopar on Dudes!!! I wonder if I can put this technology in my '67 Cuda Fastback?? ;-) "MOPAR OR NOCAR"!!

[aerzenusa]

Not much use showing the car, without showing the drive components and batteries?

Ed

[DdgeShelby]

looks trippy, but it should be made more aerodynamic to further its effeciency....

[mytubejm]

So why in the hell can't I buy one?

[edubyas]

Looks alot better than the Volt.

ProbableHypothesis, you are dead on. There's so much info out to break the "Power Monopoly", let's get off our asses and get buildin'!

[hathome]

ooh the lovely roar of a v8

[bajukuyup]

wow i love cars with massive wheels...and this 1 is very..very quiet though!..huhu

[ProbableHypothesis]

Don't wait for these big manufacturers. They had their chance long ago. Anybody can build their own electric car, cheaply. You can modify a golf cart for a few hundred dollars and it's street legal. EV's are popping up everywhere with lots of very nice "garage built" ev's. America has woke up to this oil grip. (And down the stretch they come. The big boy's have stumbled and Typical American takes command on the outside and is in a sprint to the finish. It's all Typical American at the wire.)

[deepak696]

Ooh Man, is this Car Quiet..

I can't hear it move.

[oldtilter]

If its not high prices for food,rent,cars,electricity,oil­,water..watch out they may start charging for the air we breathe.

[ilmatteo95]

this is 1 of my favourite cars

[EnigmaNZ1]

Getting back at the oil companies, the Rav4 electric suv that was built for California a few years ago, what happened. It used a special battery system made in the US by a GM subsidery, which ended up in the hands of Chevron, who promptly closed the plant and demantled the equipment ensuring the battery was dead and buried. So today we have batteries made up of many AA sized batteries doing the job. You can be sure the oil companies, with their deep pockets will fight back.

[betatalk357]

The only unfortunate business of electric cars is sure, we're not paying oil companies, but who do you think invested lots of money in this technology? Yes, the oil companies because they knew oil may go dry or people may get sick and tired of being fucked in the ass, so they need something to keep them going.

So, buy up car makers' stocks which aren't worth dick, build battery factories and electric cars, and charge people a shitload of cash for batteries, electric motors, and charging.

[betatalk357]

Now instead of getting a large barbed wired dick up our ass from using oil, we get an artificial barbed wired dick up our ass with high electric bills since not many people have solar powered homes.

And if you want to upgrade, be prepared for Dick #3 because the oil companies probably bought up solar panel facilities to charge an assload for those panels, or charge a high rate on your electric bill since you didn't upgrade. If u didn't upgrade, basically ur house is worthless on the market.

[betatalk357]

"Let's try to get through this with as little pain as possible. You're getting fucked, one way or another." Joe Pesci, My Cousin Vinny

[betatalk357]

One way or another, companies and/or corporations will have you pay for the rest of your life for simple, remedial shit that you need and if you don't, anything you own will be worthless.

And when we shift resources to conserve, remember as we are saving, something else is lost. At first, it may be high fuel costs and pollution to get efficiency, clean air, and better performance cars, but we also lose our freedom of choice or resistance to defy companies or corporations.

[betatalk357]

If the cost of fuel collapses like it did in 1985 but the car makers all produce EVs and electric companies are charging a shitload of cash for EV charging, we can't switch back to gas powered cars.

Also, since it no longer doesn't take as much energy to provide service to a great amount of people- i.e.: electric company workers and coal miners, can be out of a job because they may end up using solar panel farms to create electricity.

[betatalk357]

And lastly, since EVs maybe more reliable than gas powered cars, say goodbye to many UAW jobs and auto dealerships since there isn't a need to service them much. Also garages and mechanics may lose their jobs since the technology is too advanced and everyone's been working on gas powered cars.

[betatalk357]

Not that I'm against alternative fuel technology electric cars or solar panels, but keep in mind with a lot of people, we can change the world, but our corporate masters will do ANYTHING to keep the status quo, regardless of our actions.

[nnojay]

Man, These cars are Quiet!

[Taino187]

neat car.. but.. no sound in this video kinda sucked, i was tired and fell asleep 3 times watching this, needless to say i didnt watch he whole thing as it caused me to doze off. Yep! sound really matters that much, no sound and a person can be bored to sleep! =]

[stickysausage]

eg; poor brakes, small mirrors, no side impact protection, too much bling(added Weight), poor visibility.

GM say "sorry to hard" or "not financially viable" "not safe"

Whatever!

[stickysausage]

Nice piece of shit, reminds me of the Chevy Volt. Do they seriously think that wierd body shapes has any thing to do with electricity? Who are they fooling? What about showing some drive train development?

Fact: People Want the same Cars as they drive Today, minus engine and fuel tank, plus electric motor and good battery's. Simple as that.

Scenario:

GM designs electric car from ground up.

Makes fundamental flaws in design that aren't related to Electricity.

[edstar83]

thats sexy...

[jnycnuk]

the most important asset that this car has, besides the fact it is electric, is it is appealing to look at.

[markok27]

Go check Tesla roadster

[bts71]

we should spread the news to as many people as posibile because consumer awarness to create demand will make it happen. We must fight these greedy oil companies to death because they will that's for sure.

[ZeroFuel31]

This looks very promissing and not clumsy like the GM Electric Car.

Right on Dodge !!! It has a sexy look to it. This is a great design.

[ordlebap]

heh!

[fondue72]

I want this car too and WON'T PURCHASE ANOTHER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP UNTIL THEY HAVE THE ZEO IN THE SHOWROOM.

[50unitedstates]

AMEN!! and if they don't get them in the showroom soon enough, I'm going to get sick of waiting and take my Jetta to get a EV conversion done. So, F*** Y** GM, Toyota, Honda, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford and all the others who keep making the public wait!!!

[xtrovertedxxx]

beautiful i want this car