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jeepsr4ever
06-27-2004, 12:14 PM
AMC flirted with electric vehicles, mostly in the 1970's. They produced a concept car and mini-van based on electric-drive, co-operated with Electric Fuel Propulsion to convert a Hornet to electric drive (Electrosport), and co-operated with Gould to convert Jeeps to electric drive (DJ5E), primarily for use by the U.S. Post Office. The Amitron was built by AMC in co-operation with Gulton Industries in 1968. Electric Vehicle Associates of Cleveland OH converted AMC Pacers to electric power (known as the Change-of-Pace). AMC was absorbed by Chrysler Corporation in the 1980's, after AMC had absorbed the remains of Renault's North American operations. Chrysler was subsequently merged into the Daimler car company in the late 1990's.

Amitron
The Amitron used lithium-nickel-flouride batteries, boasted a top speed of 50 mph and a range of 150 miles, however, the vehicle never advanced beyond the prototype stage. The Amitron emphasized reducing weight to improve performance and range, including the use of air cushions instead of foam rubber in the passenger seats.

DJ5E
Also called the Electruc, 352 of these vehicles were produced in 1974. The vehicles had a rated payload of 500 pounds, with a top speed of 53 km/hr and a maximum range or 48 km.

http://www.econogics.com/ev/amgdj5e.jpg

jeepsr4ever
11-21-2004, 06:02 PM
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Lifted79CJ7
11-21-2004, 08:03 PM
:shockingzap:

Ha ha ha ha!!! Looks like just a little golf cart with a funny looking fiberglass body. Truly classic. 70's all the way - Groovy baby!

Goose
11-22-2004, 02:43 PM
Man I wish I had one those now.. I drive 60 miles a day to work and back..I would have Jeep money out the wazoo..

MC with your talents have you thought about an electric conversion to something small and light?

Mudrat
12-04-2004, 12:10 PM
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Nice X MC - used to shoot those all day long :-)

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