Chrysler plugs in to electrics

All three of these vehicles would run on batteries that could be charged from an electrical outlet, according to Chrysler. Two would also have on-board power sources to generate more electricity, allowing for greater flexibility and longer range.

The Ecovoyager is a four-door four-passenger vehicle powered by electricity stored in a compact lithium-ion battery pack. A small hydrogen fuel cell could serve to provide additional power as the batteries lose their charge. Total range would be about 300 miles.

Since the vehicle doesn't have a large engine, the entire drivetrain can be packaged below the floor allowing for a completely open space, from the front to the back, for passengers and cargo.

"We could really make the most of cab-forward once again," said Trevor Creed, Chrysler's lead designer, in a video accompanying the sketches. "Cab-forward" was Chrysler's term for its design philosophy during the 1990s, emphasizing a long passenger cabin and a short hood.