The Dodge EV is one of three electric concept cars from Chrysler, which are set to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Dodge EV is an all-electric sports car similar to the Tesla Roadster but with a 200 kilowatt electric motor versus the Roadster's 184.CNET: Dodge EV and Tesla Roadster: Separated at Birth? (September 24, 2008) Production models of the Dodge EV could be released as early as 2010.Left Lane: Chrysler "seriously considering" production Dodge EV (September 23, 2008)

Chrysler's trio of electric cars includes the Dodge EV, Chrysler EV and Jeep EV. Part of Chrysler's ENVI program, the models would compete with other hybrid cars on the market. "You're looking at a full line of electric vehicles, so one has to believe, has to understand that we've made huge commitments both from a resource standpoint and a financial standpoint," says Chrysler chief executive Bob Nardelli.PC Magazine: Chrysler provides details on new "electric cars" (September 23, 2008) Of the trio, only the Dodge EV is slated for a definite 2010 release, with the other two remaining in prototype status pending further commitment by Chrysler.

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