Hybrid Challenger is Coming

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    Don't like it!!! If I wanted batteries in my engine bay I'd buy some Duracells or Energizers.
     
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    Unfortunately all manufacturers are going this route toward full electric. I saw a blurb on TV showing a new Camaro - full electric, at the SEMA show. The electric cars can be real torque monsters but I'd miss the sound of a V8 through dual exhaust.
     
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    As long as they don't use that Camaro-Dart concept fiasco :boxed:
    Electric is fine, but do away with being able to choose GAS
     
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    I just bought a Pacifica hybrid, and it's a hoot. Very strong acceleration for a 6000 lb + box. MT said 7.4 seconds 0-60 for the 2017 model.

    I hope they engineer the Challenger the same way, ie, a great big battery and the single planetary system variable ratio transmission. A battery would fit nicely in the bottom of the trunk space. That would lower the CG as well as improve the front/rear weight ratio.

    We like it because the majority of our trips are local driving, 5 miles or less. In the warmer weather, the engine hardly runs. It's all electric, plugged in to charge at night. Per mile cost for electric (15 cents) is lower than gas (16 cents). However, that's with all the sub zero temps we've had lately, and gas being at an unrealistically low price- $2.23 a gallon. The engine ran a lot during the really cold weather, as both it and electric heating coils are used to warm the coolant for climate control. Upside of that is that it warmed up really fast- 5 minutes or less in -15 deg F temps. My Challenger SE would never get that warm that fast, and rarely broke 160 deg coolant temp.

    We've done one 100 mile trip, and it's a very pleasant highway cruiser at 75 mph. Once you get down to <1% use able battery, the engine kicks in for all uphill and most all level driving, with the variable ratio transaxle keeping the engine speed as low as possible. On the downhills, it shuts off and the front wheels spin the big electric motor to maintain speed and charge the battery a little.

    I traded in my 2009 Chevy Traverse AND my 2010 Challenger SE to get mine. We were able to claim $6500 of the $7500 allowable tax credit. It was a real no brainer, as we're both retired and no longer need a second car.

    I can see a 2.0L turbo four banger with a BIG primary motor being faster and more fun to drive than the current 345s and 392s. If you wanted to be really cool, you could put straight pipes on it. Tool through McDonalds on electric, then wait for the bad boys to come out and challenge you. They'd have no idea what hit 'em.