Dodge Circuit EV makes its debut in Detroit

Dodge Circuit Electric Vehicle (EV)A very attractive reveal at today’s Detroit Auto Show is the latest version of the electric vehicle signed by Dodge, the Dodge Circuit EV, a completely electric sports car with zero emissions and over 200 mile driving capacity with one charge. The new vehicle features a sporty design at the exterior given by the unique Dodge crosshair at the front and the deep scallops on the body sides.
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kornholio - 1/11/2009 10:58:18 AM

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What is the purpose of the huge openings in the grille? Is the electric motor water cooled, or are they just for extra wind resistance? I'm betting that if they actually build this car, it would not look like this at all, as the lack of an internal combustion engine would afford them the ability to use a much shorter hood if they get creative with battery placement. Ford showed a similar car last year, but that one was not filled with empty space and sat three people.

t_bone - 1/11/2009 11:09:25 AM

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Dodge thinks they have to pay tribute to the Ram pickup in everything they build now. But it is pretty cool otherwise.

veyron1001 - 1/11/2009 9:08:11 PM

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You can fit a large V6 motor in the front. I can see this car having the electric to combustion motor swaps.

DWolff - 1/11/2009 5:51:13 PM

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The Headlights look kind of like those used on an Acura RSX

richardposluszny - 1/12/2009 2:55:50 AM

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I would like to know what chassis this car is based on -- is it an original or a stretched Elise? **Look at the windshield, mirrors and location of vent on the hood.

Another interesting point, where is the location of the engine?

holmstar - 1/12/2009 5:27:35 PM

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Its based on the Lotus Europa