Buttigieg talks about the future of electric vehicles
Muscle cars have been entrenched in American culture for decades, but as automakers put the brakes on their carbon footprint, they're replacing these internal-combustion-engined cars with super-fast models powered by rechargeable batteries.
Stellantis' Dodge brand has announced the Charger Daytona SRT. This is an all-electric muscle concept car that will go into production in 2024.
Featuring a Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust that mimics the roar of a V8 engine, the new concept EV is the Hellcat and other previous Charger's We aim to excite our fans. model. A concept car is a sophisticated draft of a new vehicle that an automaker may soon sell.
A Canadian factory that makes chargers for gas engines will be converted to make electric vehicles. Dodge is also partnering with Samsung to build his $2.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Kokomo, Indiana.
One of the reasons the industry is moving to batteries is simply because electric cars are faster off the starting line. Handling is also usually better, as the heavy battery lowers the center of gravity. Stricter government pollution requirements are another factor.
Tim Kuniskis, his CEO of the Dodge brand, said potential government fines for not meeting fuel efficiency requirements hastened the company's transition to all-electric chargers. Told.
"The non-compliance fines and things like that associated with a V8 with a large cast iron supercharger are certainly difficult," he said.
Among all major automakers, the EPA labeled the Stellantis with the lowest average fuel economy (21.3 miles per gallon) and the highest average carbon footprint.
Bygone Ages
Muscle cars such as the Charger and Challenger were popularized by American automakers in the 1950s and featured unique, powerful engines and sporty designs. It is a high-performance car with a stylish style. Muscle cars are typically light-bodied two-door vehicles designed to make the car go fast.
With the rise in popularity of drag racing in the 1960s and the growing number of customers buying cars such as the Pontiac GTO, Ford Mustang and Plymouth Road his Runner, the American Muscleman his car. increased interest in For many experts, the idea of a muscle car without the noise and smell of internal combustion engines is heresy.
"People like me just frown and laugh," said Rick Nelson, owner of Muscle Car Restoration & Design in Illinois. "But this is not the story of my generation."
Electric cars accelerate faster and may perform better than gas muscle cars, Kuniskis said. But he said they were kind of barren.
"No emotion. No drama. Just like you feel when an ICE (internal combustion engine) is loud and rumbling." I don't feel like I'm in danger.I shift and move the car."
Kuniskis didn't say how fast the electric charger could go from 0 to 60 mph, but the company said said it would be faster than the company's current petroleum performance vehicles. He also didn't mention the range per charge of the new Challenger, but added that range isn't as important as what makes it a true muscle car. said the move to electric does not mean the end of muscle cars. It's a new era.
"All right," he said. "Let me show you what the future looks like." Thanks for reading.
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