Chrysler ecoVoyager
The Chrysler ecoVoyager fuel cell concept vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show on the last January 14 2008. The 2008 Chrysler ecoVoyager Concept is a four-passenger, four-door hydrogen concept Chrysler ecoVoyager embodies bold design coupled with the latest advances in fuel cell and hybrid technologies.
The safe and ecology-minded zero emissions ecoVoyager uses a 45 kw fuel cell stack and 268 hp (200 kw) electric motor and a “Range-extended Electric Vehicle technology” that can make this car run as far as 300 miles before refueling. According to Chrysler’s report, the ecoVoyager is able to travel the first 40 miles on the 16 kw lithium-ion battery pack alone before needing an assist from the fuel cell stack and 10,000 psi hydrogen tanks.
The Chrysler ecoVoyager also uses the regenerative braking to recharge the battery pack that is situated along with the fuel cell powertrain, below in the skateboard chassis design. With this design, it leaves a spacey interior for driver and passengers.
From the engine technical view, the Chrysler ecoVoyager can run from 0 -60 mph in less than 8 seconds and with a top speed of 115 mph. Chrysler also make an brief assumption that ecoVoyager can run the quarter mile in just 12.9 seconds but this statistic hasn’t been proven yet.
The Chrysler ecoVoyager features panoramic glass for increased visibility from inside and includes a twin sunroof. The engineers of the Chrysler ecoVoyager moved the front wheels forward in the concept car to increase the passenger legroom. The interior features gauges the driver can see over the steering wheel rather than through it, three camera images of the world outside the vehicle, and the rear seat passengers can enjoy a movie without disturbing the driver because of direct sound technology. This car is good for a family car ride.
