How much is the Chrysler PeaPod expected to cost?
It’s Earth Day – April 22nd 2009 – and the Chrysler Peapod is now on sale for a mere $12,500.00 U.S. It seems incredible when you think of how much the auto industry has changed over the past 10 years, that such a car has come to pass. A few key points about the Peapod. It does not run on gasoline, and therefore has no emissions. It also won’t be able to run faster than 40km/hr (24.85 mph) and so it would be crucial to check your local traffic regulations and restrictions before forking over for this, the newest of the environmentally friendly cars. And, for the geeks out there, you actually use your iPod as the ignition key! Sources: http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/posted/archive/2009/04/22/earth-day-purchase-new-chrysler-peapod-uses-iphone-as-a-car-key.
In an effort to cut costs, and keep life-cycle CO2 emissions to a minimum, Chrysler plans to build the PeaPod in exisiting factories located as close to its key markets as possible. Depending on the success of the launch, company boss Bob Nardelli has hinted that similar technology could be used in mainstream Chrysler models in the future. The competition is likely to keep a close eye on the reception for the PeaPod, especially given its potential niche appeal as a quirky and (fairly) affordable EV for urban use. (of course this all depends on whether Crysler will survive the current crisis…) Sources: http://gas2.
